Veterinary Technician

CityVet; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Veterinary Technicians to join their team in a supportive and dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with veterinarians, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational efficiency. As part of a people-first culture, you'll enjoy a variety of benefits and growth opportunities while making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners. If you are dedicated to animal care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA Options

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary industry experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in preparing patients for surgery and monitoring post-op.
• Administer medications and communicate with clients about care.

Skills

Veterinary Medical Terminology

Animal Restraint

Strong Organizational Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees plays a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet is seeking Veterinary Technicians to join us! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Responsibilities

Compensation is based on experience and education.

The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

A Day In The Life

• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
• Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
• Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Purr-worthy people care

At CityVet, we prioritize the physical and mental well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. Our full-time employees receive benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options. Additionally, we offer:

• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services