Veterinary Technician

iHire; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary clinic in Alice, TX is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of crucial tasks, including animal restraint, diagnostic imaging, and managing patient care. We offer competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including paid vacation, continuing education allowance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate treatment plans effectively.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and hospital flow.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance skills.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Preparation and assistance in surgical procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Animal restraint

Laboratory sample collection

Surgical preparation

Diagnostic imaging

Education

Minimum 1-year experience in veterinary practice

CVT/RVT/LVT certification (bonus)

Job description

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Company Description

For over 30 years, our team at Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic has been providing the highest quality of veterinary medicine to South Texas. We are proud to say that we regularly exceed our clients expectations and out-shine our competition. Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic in Premont, TX also has a sister clinic in Alice, TX just 30 minutes away! Both locations offer an almost purely mixed animal practice and routinely work with horses, cattle, cats, dogs, sheep, goats, pigs, deer, various types of exotic game, and even pocket pets. We have also been known to occasionally work with birds and reptiles.

We are proud to offer the latest and most progressive medicine including wellness care, surgery, stem cell therapy, reproductive care, dentistry, digital x-ray, laser therapy, shockwave therapy, plasmon therapy and more! Our 4 veterinarian led support team consists of over 30 dedicated and highly trained staff, many of whom have been with our practice for many years. Our success and family-style culture operate on a set of core values that include, Faith & Family, Respectful Communication, Quality, Responsibility and Accountability.

We are confident if you choose us you will be glad you did and here is why:

• There is no substitute. Over 35 years of practice has honed Dr. Wilkinson's expertise and ability to mentor and train.
• We really care about our patients and team and we show it with our actions and in our culture.
• You will always be treated with the highest level of respect.
  
  

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Job Description

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

We're looking for:

• 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

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .
  
  

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Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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