Veterinary Technician: Care, Diagnostics & Surgery Support

PetVet Care Centers; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Team member discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Healthy Paws Veterinary Center in Little Elm, Texas is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations, provide quality veterinary care, and deliver exceptional service to pets and clients.

Responsibilities include examinations, nursing care, assisting during surgery, maintaining records, and communicating with pet owners. We offer a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, competitive benefits, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years veterinary technician experience. Patient restraint, collecting vitals, venipuncture (IV catheter placement, blood draws), collecting patient history, preparing vaccinations, discussing preventative care with pet parents, comfortability discussing estimates and payment options with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Client communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Healthy Paws Veterinary Center in Little Elm, Texas is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations, provide quality veterinary care, and deliver exceptional service to pets and clients.

Responsibilities include examinations, nursing care, assisting during surgery, maintaining records, and communicating with pet owners. We offer a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, competitive benefits, and a collaborative