What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Blanco Veterinary Clinic?
We are a 3 doctor mixed animal practice and boarding facility located in Blanco, TX. We are searching for an experienced veterinary technician to join our team. At least 1 year of previous veterinary technician or assistant is required for this position. Previous AVImark experience is preferred.
The ideal applicant should have a strong work ethic and be able to work with our team. A positive attitude, great communication skills, and experience in animal handling is a must. Compassion to the pet(s) and people (clients and staff), as well as maintaining composure and stress are musts.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist doctors in exam rooms by getting a TPR, taking notes during the exam, filling medications as needed
- Appropriate animal restraint
- Keep exam rooms stocked, organized and clean
- Client education: Heartworm and flea preventive, vaccine schedules, feeding, etc.
- Prepare and present treatment plans
- Assist doctors with in-patient care: medications, vaccinations, obtaining blood, urine, fecal samples, running in house laboratory tests, radiographs, preparing samples for out of house laboratory testing, and emergency care
- Assist doctors with surgeries, including monitoring patients of vitals, preparations, and recovery.
- Performing Dentals
- Enters all charges for every patient seen by the doctor; discharge patients with routine procedures; make sure medications went home with patients; make post-surgery/follow up calls to clients
- Assist in keeping the hospital clean and disinfected: such as treatment cages, laundry, floor, etc.
- Answer phones as needed and help receptionists
- Basic tech procedures - toenail trims, ear cleaning, express anal glands, suture removal, skin scrapings, etc.
- Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines while working in a potentially high pace environment
- Experience handling Large Animals (equine, bovine, exotics, etc.)
Qualifications
- Must be available to work rotating Saturdays
- Must be available to work rotating Holidays
- Must be available to work rotating overnight on-call shifts
- Punctual and reliable
- TEAM PLAYER
- Able to be flexible and manage multiple tasks
- Able to work independently
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Pet care discounts (after 6 months)
- Paid Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Retirement Plan (401K)
- Medical Insurance (after 90 Days)
Please submit your resume, application (on website), and a cover letter expressing why you would love to work here. Please learn more about us at www.blancovet.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Blanco, TX 78606 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Blanco, TX 78606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
