What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Surgical Technician position at Leander Veterinary Clinic?
Leander Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our growing team.
As Surgical Veterinary Technician your duties include but are not limited to; Assisting / monitoring surgeries, tech rooms, animal restraint, client education & communication, conduct laboratory test including; blood test, fecal examinations, urinalysis, skin scraping, and proficient knowledge of vaccination protocols, as well as be able to perform a variety of medical procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
LVC Vet Techs are initiative-taking, enthusiastic self-starters with a professional attitude. Techs must be flexible as schedules can change and will require evening, holiday, or short notice overtime hours. Can include working holidays dependent on clinic needs. Most importantly : COMMITMENT and dedication to improving the lives of animals, demonstrates OWNERSHIP and feels responsible for outcomes, believes in “TEAM” that we are stronger together, Seeks to ELEVATE others and reimagine what is possible and Focuses on IMPACT, specifically making change for animals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to listen to clients and provide quality feedback
- Have a professional appearance and demeanor
- Good time management
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- General cleaning and hospital maintenance
- Maintaining medical and lab equipment
- Ability to monitor / assist in surgical procedures
- Collect and prepare samples for in-house and reference lab
- Monitor and perform routine treatment on hospital patients
- Placement of IV catheter and administer IV, IM, and SQ medications
- Ability to take and assist with radiographs
- Administer first aid for emergencies
- Administer medication and treatments
- Provide any other general support to the veterinarian and other hospital employees as need
- This job requires some day shifts, evening shifts, weekend shifts , and holiday shifts. Benefits :
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
- High school or equivalent
- Veterinary Experience : 3 years
- Surgical Technician Experience : 1 year
We hope to hear from you soon!
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Salary : $23 - $26