Veterinary Technician

CityVet Career Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Allowance

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

CityVet is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. Entry-level candidates are welcome as we offer training; compensation is based on experience and education.

The VT will support veterinarians to maximize efficiency, improve patient care, and ensure smooth communication with clients. We value compassionate team members who can lift up to 50 lbs, restrain animals safely, and maintain strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Ability to restrain animals safely and properly.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and medications.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians by prepping patients for surgery and monitoring during recoveries.
• Greet clients, collect samples, and facilitate lab work as needed.
• Obtain and handle samples (stool, blood, etc.) for testing.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccines under veterinary guidance.
• Communicate treatment plans and aftercare instructions to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 play 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 islooking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!.

Compensation is based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

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 put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:

• Generous Pet-care Discounts


• Uniform Allowance


• Flexible Schedules


• Growth Opportunities