Licensed Veterinary Technician

CareVet University Animal Clinic; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue sharing program

Mental health support

Living wage and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CareVet University Animal Clinic in Odessa, TX is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. We emphasize training, living wage, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and a revenue sharing program for team members.

Responsibilities include medical record updates, lab work, anesthesia, dispensing medications, and client communication. Candidates must be Texas-licensed and capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Texas.
• 1–2 years related experience or training.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records, enter treatments and charges, and take vital signs.
• Restrain animals for Veterinarian as required.
• Maintain client educational materials efficiently.
• Perform testing procedures using blood, urine or other samples.
• Assist Veterinarian with in-patient care and IV fluids.
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.

Skills

Venipuncture

In-house lab work

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Communication with owners

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Texas)

Tools

X-ray equipment

CBC testing

IV catheter placement

Urinalysis

Job description

Position:Licensed Veterinary Technician

Location: Odessa, TX

Job Id:5180

# of Openings:1

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Full Time
CareVet University Animal Clinic
Odessa, TX

We are looking for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills. We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer, and takes patient vitals
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.*
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
• Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.*
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.*
• Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes urithrocatheters.*
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.*
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.*
• Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.*
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.*
• Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.*
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.*
• Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.*
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.*
• Sets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required.*
• Assists in animal care as needed.*
• Admits and discharges patients.*
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Will maintain weekly/monthly reconciliation of drug logs*
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities*
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and team members.

Skills:

The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Texasis required.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance