Veterinary Technician - El Paso Animal Urgent Care - TX

Socket.dev; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Student debt assistance

Personalized mentorship program

Specialty training opportunities

Industry-leading medical, dental, and-

Job summary

VIP is seeking a Veterinary Technician at El Paso Animal Urgent Care. Join a team of veterinary care experts who value mentorship, autonomy, and compassionate patient care. Licensed and Non-Licensed positions available.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and support staff, assist with exams and surgeries, administer meds, monitor anesthesia, and maintain records. VIP offers competitive pay of $16-18 hourly, industry-leading benefits, flexible schedules, and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent from an accredited program preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians, other veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
• Help veterinarians with patient exams, procedures, and surgeries, ensuring all equipment and supplies are prepared and ready.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
• Communicate with pet owners, explain treatment plans, provide updates on patient status, and address any questions or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.

Skills

Compassionate animal handling

Multitask under pressure

Communication with pet owners

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Veterinary Technician

LOCATION:

El Paso Animal Urgent Care

You put everything into your job. It’s time your employer did the same for you.

Amazing pay. Industry-leading benefits. Co-workers as quirky and pet-obsessed as you.

You’ve wanted to work with animals for as long as you can remember. We want you to keep that passion alive for as long as possible, even on the toughest days. Our mission is to provide veterinary care teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally.

We’re looking for a Veterinary technician to join our family of quirky-pet-obsessed humans. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner and is passionate about being part of a supportive team of veterinary care experts who are known for providing the best possible care. Licensed and Non-Licensed positions available.

A Day in the Life:

• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians, other veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
• Help veterinarians with patient exams, procedures, and surgeries, ensuring all equipment and supplies are prepared and ready.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Laugh uncontrollably at hilarious co-worker's cat memes
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
• Enjoy an un-rushed lunch (because your team has things covered back at the office)
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, such as radiography and ultrasound machines.
• Communicate with pet owners, explain treatment plans, provide updates on patient status, and address any questions or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.
• Get home at a reasonable hour

Skills & Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent from an accredited program preferred but not required!
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Perks + Benefits:

• Pay $16-18 hourly to commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work schedules
• Student debt assistance
• Personalized mentorship program
• Specialty training opportunities
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Mental health resources
• Generous paid time off

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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