What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Surgery position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency...?
The Surgery Department is looking for an Experienced Technician to join their team. Do you want to work in an interesting environment and learn new skills? We will train the right person everything they need to know!
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals will empower you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the top of your abilities. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs. We want you to thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members.
The ideal candidate should not only embody our core values, but should also be direct, friendly, organized, safety conscious, resilient and flexible, and enjoy working with cats and dogs. Customer service, computer and multi-tasking skills are essential. Please be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members. Our employees show immense support, gratitude and respect for their peers, and a good-personality fit is a must.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform quality work within the scope of the mission and purpose statement of Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital.
- Work effectively and independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
- Commit to providing excellent high-quality care to patients and clients.
- Assist in the recovery of post-operative patients by monitoring vitals, pain levels, activity, cleanliness, and treatments.
- Prepare, verify, and explain medications for patients being discharged.
- Coordinate baths and clean-ups for patients before release.
- Monitor and respond to client messages on patient care.
- Provide general nursing care and comfort to patients in the treatment room.
- Coordinate client visits during visiting hours and provide updates on patient conditions during visits.
- Handle phone calls for clients having problems with patients at home when a doctor is unavailable.
- Perform daily post-op follow-up recalls.
- Perform computer entries, invoicing, prescriptions, etc.
- Be consistently punctual and ready to work at the start of each shift.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proper animal restraint.
- Administer patient treatments as ordered by a doctor in the ICU and Ward.
- Perform basic inventory and stocking duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Veterinary technician experience is required; licensure is preferred.
- Experience with post-operative patient monitoring.
- Customer service and computer skills are necessary.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- 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.
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 REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability 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:
- Overtime and working at other hospital locations may be required.
- The role may involve exposure to radiation, gas sterilization using ethylene oxide, and hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances.
- Possible exposure to contagious diseases, unpleasant odors, and noises.
- Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal waste is a possibility.
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. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
Salary : $25,000
