What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Assistant (Daytime) position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency?
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Emergency & Critical Care Team!
If you love working with emergency cases and have a passion for working alongside a Veterinary Health Care Team, apply with us today!
**This opening is for the day shift.**
**This opening is for the day shift.**
The right candidate will excel in:
- Multitasking
- Working well within a team
- Helping animals live healthier, happier lives
- Willingness to assist Doctors & Technicians with their Emergency patients
If you are interested in Veterinary Medicine and looking to have a career that is your passion, joining our team will allow you to do just that. Veterinary Technician Assistants are skilled, experienced, and valued members of our teams, and we treat them that way. Do your goals include becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician? We offer in-house educational support and partner with Purdue University’s Online Veterinary Technician Program. Thrive in an environment that encourages learning, promotes professional growth, and has limitless opportunities for advancement.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist doctors and Technicians with the restraint of animals for examinations, procedures, treatments, radiographs, etc.
- Prepare the surgical suite, clean after, and set up for the following procedure.
- Prepare wet sink for lacerations and minor procedures, and clean after procedures.
- Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments, surgical packs, gowns, and drapes.
- Knowledge of names and locations of all instruments and equipment used in surgery.
- Bathe, nail trims, feed & walk patients.
- Prepare prescriptions as ordered by the Doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas.
- Perform Kennel duties as required, including sweeping, mopping, and laundry.
- Perform inventory and restocking duties as required.
- Always be in position and prepared to work at the start of each shift. Consistent, on-time arrival and attendance at work each day you are scheduled.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others as a team.
- Flexibility and the ability to adjust to a changing environment.
- Handle stress and pressure calmly, with poise and tact.
- Self-motivated, hard worker.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate appropriately.
- Willingness and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- Ability to receive constructive criticism and accept responsibility for actions.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Common sense, good judgment, and a sense of humor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Some Veterinary experience is preferred but not required.
- Basic customer service skills are required.
- Basic computer skills are necessary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- Long Term Disability option
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
- LGBTQIA support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
- Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
- Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay on Demand
- Personal pet discounts.
- Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods 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.
Salary : $25,000