Veterinary Technician

Frontier Vet Express; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Bereavement pay

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement (AVMA program)

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Veterinary Clinic in Abilene, TX is seeking a dedicated veterinary technician. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and surgical support while communicating clearly with clients.

We value patient care, ongoing training, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability and a positive, team-oriented attitude are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• 1+ year experience preferred; CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Strong customer service and precise communication skills
• Ability to interpret medical records and document client history

Responsibilities

• Assist in restraint and triage of patients
• Collect and analyze lab samples
• Support diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases
• Assist in anesthesia, surgical prep and monitoring
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients
• Maintain hospital workflow and safety standards

Skills

Work ethic

Punctuality

Weekend availability

Customer service

Medical records interpretation

Preventative care

Surgical procedures

Hospital flow

Animal restraint

Sample collection

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivation

Feedback reception

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

Frontier Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital that provides thorough, compassionate, modern, and affordable care for your animals. Formerly known as Mobile Veterinary Clinic, we have been serving Abilene's pets and their families since 1976. It is our mission to positively impact people's lives through the health and wellness of their pets.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.