Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal care seeks a Veterinary Technician in Corpus Christi. The role involves essential functions such as surgical assistance and patient care, requiring previous experience and strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered for full-time employees, including health insurance and pet care discounts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Must have documented previous experience.
• Flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Assist in surgeries and perform dentistry procedures.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Team player

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have documented previous experience
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Customer service skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

BENEFITS:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com.