What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Brazos Valley Animal Hospital?
Brazos Valley Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is a full service small animal veterinary hospital specializing in providing high quality medicine to our patients and outstanding client service. The practice is located on the south side of College Station, off of W. D. Fitch and Arrington Road. We are currently looking to hire full-time licensed veterinary technician or technician with experience. Normal hospital hours are Monday - Friday 8AM - 6PM, and 8am - noon on Saturdays. Hourly pay will be determined by experience. Shifts are typically 4 to 4 1/2 shifts a week and can be flexible with school schedule.
Job duties will include:
- Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
- Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care
- Performing cursory exams and prepping animals for aseptic surgery
- Monitoring anesthetic patients and performing dental cleanings
- Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions
- Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support
- Performing various laboratory tests such as parvo and heartworm tests
- Performing technical skills such as blooddraws, IVC placement, fecal floats, ear cytologies, radiographs, and more
- Following hospital protocols and procedures
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a positive and encouraging attitude, a great team player
- Very detail oriented and organized
- Able to work efficiently and maintain work flow
- Has experience working in the veterinary industry as a technician
- Is easily trained and is receptive to constructive criticism
- Has a passion for building relationships with clients and pets
Please apply and upload a resume, we will then reach out with an application if experience qualifies you for the position. Professionalism of resume, application answers, and interview skills are highly evaluated.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16