Veterinary Technician: Surgery Prep & Client Care

CityVet Support Staff; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% 401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid time off / floating holidays

Job summary

CityVet South Austin is seeking a Veterinary Technician 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.

A day in the life includes assisting veterinarians, preparing patients for surgery, taking x-rays, gathering lab samples, testing, and communicating with clients to provide care instructions. Must be 18+ with at least 1 year in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years of age at hire.
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

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.
• Strong organizational skills.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Animal restraint

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CityVet South Austin is seeking a Veterinary Technician 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.

A day in the life includes assisting veterinarians, preparing patients for surgery, taking x-rays, gathering lab samples, testing, and communicating with clients to provide care instructions. Must be 18+ with at least 1 year in the field.