Veterinary Technician — Career Growth & Perks

Austin Veterinary Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Pet Discounts

CE Stipends

Wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Northwest Austin Veterinary Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by delivering dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients, including examinations, diagnostics, surgery assistance, nursing care, and updating medical records.

This role offers work in a busy clinic with 4 doctors, opportunities for hands-on skill growth, and a culture of care.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fully trained veterinary technician with 3-5 years of hands-on experience.
• Able to work independently with minimal training or supervision.

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.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• 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.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Skills

Examinations & diagnostics

Medication administration

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Medical records systems

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Northwest Austin Veterinary Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by delivering dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients, including examinations, diagnostics, surgery assistance, nursing care, and updating medical records.

This role offers work in a busy clinic with 4 doctors, opportunities for hands-on skill growth, and a culture of care.