What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA?
VCA Terrell Animal Hospital in Lakeway, TX- $18-$26 / hr
If you love animals and people join us as a veterinary technician at VCA Terrell Animal Hospital.
We are a team that cares about you, your growth and your future. At VCA Terrell, you’ll help pets and their families live healthier lives while enjoying your own personal and professional growth. Our hospital is a growing five-doctor hospital located in the Lakeway community in the greater Austin area.
You'll have access to continuing education, health / dental / vision benefits, pet benefits and discounts, and state-of-the-art tools—including digital Xray, digital dental Xray, cold laser therapy and ultrasound.
Our ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience as a technician with solid nursing skills; however, we are willing to train the right person. We are looking for a motivated team player and effective multi-tasker with excellent communication skills. Treating and monitoring well and critically-ill animals, and patiently educating their parents in caring for them, is an important part of your job. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :
- Venipuncture
- catheter placement
- radiology
- anesthesia monitoring
- physical examinations and patient assessment
- surgical preparation and assisting
- dentistry
- laboratory work
- pharmacy
- patient recovery
- compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
NO DOG BOARDING!!
Why Join The VCA Terrell Family?
We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team at VCA Terrell? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at
Salary : $18 - $26
