What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency?
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with an interest in Ophthalmology? Are you excited to learn the skills and knowledge needed to aid Veterinarians in helping improve the lives of patients?
CENTRAL TEXAS VETERINARY SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join their Ophthalmology Department in South Austin, TX.
As an Ophthalmology Technician, you will be responsible for providing outstanding patient care, and exceptional client service, while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs. We will empower you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the best of abilities and want you to thrive with us. We encourage continuing education and professional growth and offer opportunities for you to be a mentor to newer team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting our Ophthalmologist and other team members
- Providing support to other departments as needed
- Restraining animals safely using stress-free handling techniques
- Working collaboratively and positively with all coworkers
- Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care to outpatients
- Successfully use all in-house laboratory equipment to provide accurate results
- Be able to calculate drug dosages and reconstitute injectable drugs
- Giving medications via all prescribed routes: PO, SC, IM, IV
- Proficiency with venous catheterization
- Experience with anesthesia induction and monitoring for advanced surgical procedures, including use of anesthetic ventilator and paralytic drugs
- Effectively care for and communicate with clients
- 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 multi-task, 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 required.
- Veterinary technician experience is required.
- Credentialed technician preferred.
- Basic math and computer skills, customer service, and communication skills are a must.
- A special interest in Ophthalmology is preferred but not required.
- Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
SCHEDULE:
- On-call required.
- Overtime and Weekends may be required.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
- Complimentary Short-Term Disability
- Complimentary Life Insurance; 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
- United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max)
- 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
Working as an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals is a challenging and rewarding career.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients.
United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Salary : $30,000
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