Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Spring (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Discounted Veterinary Care

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Spring, Texas, is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include assisting during exams, administering medications, and educating pet owners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include health care and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability.
• Energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in caring for animals.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is functional.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Veterinary Technician Licensure

Job description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply; we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to your Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

Location: Oak Ridge Animal Clinic
Department: General Practice Hospitals