Experienced Veterinary Technician

Highland Park Animal Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Park Animal Hospital in Dallas seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our luxury three-story hospital. You will room clients, draw blood, administer vaccines, monitor anesthesia, assist with surgeries, and support radiography and ultrasounds.

We value a self-motivated team player with excellent communication and a focus on exceptional customer service. Experience in veterinary care and a tidy appearance are important; tuition reimbursement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year veterinary experience required.
• Strong communication and customer service.
• Professional demeanor and tidy appearance.

Responsibilities

• Room clients and patients, take medical history and temperature, draw blood, vaccinate and medicate, restrain patients, assist veterinarian on routine services.
• Consult with clients on medications and services; answer questions and discuss basic concerns by phone or in person.
• Assist during surgeries, monitor anesthesia, perform teeth cleanings, take radiographs, place catheters, assist with ultrasounds and emergencies.
• Help with hospital upkeep such as cleaning kennels and answering phones as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Self-starter

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Highland Park Animal Hospital is a renowned veterinary practice serving the Dallas community. We are seeking a professional Veterinary Technician to join us at Dallas’ most elite practice! After 57 years in this historical community, we now operate in a three-story luxury hospital. We are proud to offer routine care for cats and dogs in the Dallas area along with preventative care, non-routine care, emergency care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, in-house lab testing, laser therapy, ultrasonography, radiology, orthopedics, TPLO, fracture repair, FHO, MLP, endoscopy, grooming, and boarding. We invest in all of our employees and encourage personal and professional growth through our tuition reimbursement of up to 50% through Penn Foster LVT and other special training opportunities for career advancement. Our ideal candidate will have experience in IV catheter placement, blood draws, and anesthesia monitoring, along with knowledge of vaccines and other preventative care. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role & Responsibilities:

• Rooming clients and patients, taking medical history and temperature, drawing blood, administering vaccines and medications, restraining patients, cleaning wounds, and assisting the veterinarian on routine services
• Consulting with clients on medications, established and new services, and answering questions from clients. Calling clients to discuss basic concerns
• Performing specialized care such as assisting a veterinarian during surgery, monitoring a patient under anesthesia, performing teeth cleanings, taking radiographs, placing catheters, and assisting with ultrasounds and emergency procedures
• Assisting operations such as cleaning kennels, maintaining cleanliness of the hospital, and answering the phone as needed.

Requirements:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• A self-starter and problem solver with an upbeat, can-do attitude
• A team player with a love for animals and people
• A desire to take on new challenges, learn and improve skills
• Good communication and leadership skills with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and tidy appearance.

COVID-19 considerations:

Employees and clients have the option of wearing masks, while inside the building. We also offer curbside service.