Veterinary Technician

Metro Paws Animal Hospitals; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

CE allowance

License fees paid

VTS specialization

Job summary

Metro Paws Animal Hospitals in Dallas, TX seeks a Veterinary Technician to provide primary medical support to veterinarians and assist with patient care, blood collection, radiographs, and client education.

You will work in a fast-paced team, lift up to 50 lbs, assist in surgery, and enjoy a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match, PTO and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Two years of veterinary technician experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience assisting in surgery.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Administer drugs (IV, SQ, oral).
• Perform radiographs and dental radiographs.
• Assist doctors with patient care and client education.
• Care for hospitalized patients and discharge after care.
• Surgical preparation, monitoring and recovery.
• Collaborate effectively in a team.

Skills

Two years veterinary technician

Fast-paced environment

Surgical assisting

Lift 50+ lbs

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about supporting pets' health and well-being? Join us at Metro Paws Animal Hospital Oak Cliff as a Veterinary Technician a crucial member of our veterinary team! As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in providing primary medical support to our veterinarians. By handling technical tasks and offering exceptional care to both owners and their furry companions, you'll enhance our team's efficiency. If you're seeking a nurturing environment that fosters employee growth while aiding pets in living long, healthy lives,

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Location: Dallas, Texas

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture
• Administer drugs (IV, SQ, Oral)
• Perform radiographs
• Assisting doctors with patient care, including obtaining blood and laboratory samples, patient restraint, and client education and communication
• Provide care to hospitalized patients and discharging patients after care is complete
• Conducting dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Surgical preparation, monitoring, assisting and recovering patients
• Collaborating in a team environment

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Two years of previous veterinary technician experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience assisting in surgery
• Ability to lift 50+lbs
• 1 weekend day required (+$2 shift differential)

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization