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EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN   

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician interested in working in an extremely busy Emergency & Critical Care Department?

Are you interested in exploring a new opportunity to use your knowledge and skills in anesthesia to improve the lives of pets?

Do you thrive when required to multitask?

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals will empower you to do just that. The Emergency & Critical Care Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs. Thrive in an environment that encourages education and continues to grow within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members.  

• EXCELLENCE
  • We are driven to provide the highest standard in all we do while being a positive force in the community we serve.
• INTEGRITY
  • Always be accountable for your actions personally and professionally. Do what you say and mean what you do.
• ADAPTABLE
  • Fearless, willing to embrace change and modify behaviors while being flexible and resilient in adversity.
• GROWTH-ORIENTED
  • Ongoing commitment to increase individual knowledge and skill to provide exceptional care and powerful medicine.
• SUPPORTIVE TEAM PLAYER
  • Display compassion, kindness, dignity, and respect during all communication. Utilize emotional awareness and assess all situations before reacting. Read the room.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

➢ Triage of critical patients➢ Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient history, treatment estimates, and admitting and discharging of patients.➢ Restrain animals for examinations, procedures, and treatments.➢ Perform venipuncture.➢ Monitor anesthesia and recover patients post-operatively➢ Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas.➢ Perform basic kennel duties as required.➢ Communicate effectively and efficiently with Doctors and clients regarding their patients' needs.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Overtime and Saturdays may be required. 

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire. 
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options are included. 
• Long Term Disability options. 
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the employer.
• Complimentary Life Insurance is $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family.
• Personal pet discounts.
• Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Veterinary Technician experience is required.
• Licensure is preferred but not required. 
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can effectively deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
• Excellent customer service, computer, and phone etiquette skills are required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time. Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Radiation exposure (x-ray, CT Scan)
• Possible exposure to gas sterilization using ethylene oxide
• Hazards associated with infected animals, controlled substances, and possible exposure to contagious diseases
• Exposures to unpleasant odors and noises
• Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal wastes

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