Veterinary Technician - Waco Animal Emergency Clinic - TX

Veterinary Innovative Partners; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k

Life insurance

Disability

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discount

Job summary

Waco Animal Emergency Clinic in Waco, TX is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our emergency team for weekend support (10a-10p or 2p-2a). You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, administer medications, and ensure high-quality patient care.

Join VIP’s network of hospitals and contribute to compassionate, overnight emergency services while helping pets return to normal quickly. Competitive pay and strong benefits accompany a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician in Texas preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary practices, procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
• Support veterinarians with patient exams, procedures and surgeries with prepared equipment.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical procedures.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, including wound management and IV therapy.
• Operate radiography and ultrasound equipment.
• Explain treatment plans and updates to pet owners.
• Maintain accurate patient records and histories.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

LVT/RVT/CVT license in TX

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Join Our Team at Waco Animal Emergency Clinic

We're all about making pets' lives better and keeping their tails wagging. Waco Animal Emergency Clinic in Waco, Tx is looking for an experience, skilled Veterinary Technician who's passionate about paws and ready to shine. Join our team at Waco Animal Emergency Clinic as a compassionate and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our animal patients and ensuring a positive experience for our clients. We are currently hiring for weekend support, with shifts at 10a-10p or 2p-2a.

Join Our Team at Waco Animal Emergency Clinic

We're all about making pets' lives better and keeping their tails wagging. Waco Animal Emergency Clinic in Waco, Tx is looking for an experience, skilled Veterinary Technician who's passionate about paws and ready to shine. Join our team at Waco Animal Emergency Clinic as a compassionate and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our animal patients and ensuring a positive experience for our clients. We are currently hiring for weekend support, with shifts at 10a-10p or 2p-2a.

About our clinic

At the Waco Animal Emergency Clinic, we specialize in emergency and critical care for animals. We’re passionate about helping your pet get back to normal as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are open at all hours of the night to assist you and your pet when you need it most. We are a fully equipped emergency and critical care overnight hospital for animals. We are available at all hours of the night to assist you and your pets. We’re proud to serve all pet owners in the Waco, Texas area.

Our operating hours are:

• Friday-Monday: 24hours
• Tuesday-Thursday: 6:00pm-8:00am

You can learn more about our amazing practice at: https://www.wacoanimalemergency.com/index.html

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.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
• 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.

Skills & Requirements

• Preferred but not required-->Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), with a valid license in Tx
• Preferred Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent from an accredited program.
• 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

Salary: $20.00-$26.00 an hour, to commensurate with experience. Shift differentials available!

• Industry leading Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Tuition assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted healthcare for personal pets

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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