Veterinary Technician Assistant — Flexible, Growth‑Oriented

CityVet Career Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k program

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA options

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

CityVet Career Center is seeking Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our team. A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Compensation is based on experience and education. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, preparing patients for surgery, obtaining and testing samples, administering medications, and communicating care instructions to clients.

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 skillsExcellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Animal restraint

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CityVet Career Center is seeking Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our team. A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Compensation is based on experience and education. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, preparing patients for surgery, obtaining and testing samples, administering medications, and communicating care instructions to clients.