Veterinary Technician - General Practice

The PARC Vet; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Fort Worth, Texas, as a Veterinary Technician. This role requires hands-on care for pets, assisting veterinarians, and providing excellent client communication. You'll thrive in a supportive community focused on pet welfare, with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Paid time off, including parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams and discounts

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience with direct patient care in a clinic setting.
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines.
• Experience in surgical assistance and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in providing quality veterinary care and advocacy for pets.
• Assist in surgeries and procedures as per state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and treatments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Job description

Veterinary Technician - General Practice

The PARC Vet

Fort Worth, Texas

More than a word, care is present in everything we do. At The PARC Vet,a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower our team to take great care of pets, their people, and each other.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At The PARC Vet is one of the country's most uniquely designed animal hospitals that benefits from thesupport of a united network.

Love working with both people and pets? We want you on our team!!

The PARC Vetis looking for aVeterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients and their owners. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience with direct patient care experience in a clinic setting
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care
• Administer medications, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian

You’ll Grow with Us

Here you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks includingfree exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.