Emergency & Critical Care Vet Tech — Fast-Paced Growth

United Veterinary Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency & Critical Care Department. You will work closely with doctors and shift leadership to deliver outstanding patient care and client service, with opportunities to mentor newer team members.

The ideal candidate should embody core values, be direct and friendly, organized, safety-conscious, and flexible, enjoying work with cats and dogs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician experience is required.
• Licensure is preferred but not required.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can effectively deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
• Excellent customer service, computer, and phone etiquette skills are required.
• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.
• Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Triage of critical patients
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient history, treatment estimates, and admitting and discharging of patients.
• Restrain animals for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Perform venipuncture.
• Monitor anesthesia and recover patients post-operatively
• Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas.
• Perform basic kennel duties as required.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with Doctors and clients regarding their patients' needs.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency & Critical Care Department. You will work closely with doctors and shift leadership to deliver outstanding patient care and client service, with opportunities to mentor newer team members.

The ideal candidate should embody core values, be direct and friendly, organized, safety-conscious, and flexible, enjoying work with cats and dogs.