CityVet Melissa Veterinary Technician - VT

CityVet DVM; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in Your Future

Work-Life Balance

Health and Supplemental Benefits

Care When You Need It

Job summary

CityVet Melissa is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered with a minimum of 1-year experience. Compensation is based on experience and education.

The VT will help veterinarians by prepping patients, administering medications, and communicating with clients to ensure high-quality care for pets and their families. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork and exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older at hire.
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Ability to restrain animals safely.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and medications.
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians by preparing patients for surgery, administering anesthesia, taking x-rays, gathering lab specimens, and monitoring post-operative patients.
• Obtain samples such as stool and blood for testing.
• Test collected samples and help interpret results.
• Administer medications, vaccines, or anesthesia as directed by the DVM.
• Obtain medical information from clients and provide care instructions.
• Assist Client Service Specialist team when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Organizational skills

Animal restraint

Medical terminology

Lifting 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Age 18+

Vet experience 1 year

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your Kind of Care.

At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet - Melissa is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Compensation is based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

A day in the life:

• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
• Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
• Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Essential qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

Caring For You

We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.

• Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance. Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental (+Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
• Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.

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