Emergency Veterinary Technician - 24/7 Care & Growth

Alliance Animal Health; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Bereavement

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Lubbock Small Animal Emergency Clinic in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a highly compassionate team providing 24/7 emergency care for cats, dogs and exotic pets.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, is a calm team player, and can multitask while restraining pets and assisting with labs, imaging, medications and client communication. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate and calm team player.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic.
• Properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, history taking, labs, radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and assist during emergencies.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; perform diagnostic imaging as directed.
• Provide nursing care and manage medical/hospitalized cases.
• Administer prescribed medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compassionate care environment.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Team player

Multi-tasking

Pet restraint

Lab/radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivated

Job description

Lubbock Small Animal Emergency Clinic in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a highly compassionate team providing 24/7 emergency care for cats, dogs and exotic pets.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, is a calm team player, and can multitask while restraining pets and assisting with labs, imaging, medications and client communication. Training and growth opportunities are available.