Emergency Veterinary Technician - Dayshift

United Veterinary Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K match

FSAs/HSAs

Paid time off

DailyPay on Demand

Pet discounts

Job summary

United Veterinary Care in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician to deliver outstanding patient care alongside doctors and shift leadership. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment that supports ongoing education and mentoring for newer team members.

Your role includes triage of critical patients, client communication, animal restraint, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace while collaborating with the team

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician experience is required.
• Licensure is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets up to 40 pounds.
• Excellent customer service, computer, and phone etiquette skills.

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 with Doctors and clients regarding their patients' needs.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who loves the pace and energy of working in a busy Emergency & Critical Care Department?Are you a skilled multi-tasker who is passionate about continuous learning and applying your skills?

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitalswillempower you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the top of your abilities. The Emergency & Critical Care Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs.We want you to thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentorto newer team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & 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.

SCHEDULE

• Daytime shift (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM).
• Three 12.5 hour shifts per week.
• Full-Time
• Overtime and weekend day each week may be required.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Personal pet discounts.
• Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.
• Pay $22.00-$26.00/ hour depending on experience

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.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.