What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Vetcor?
Who We Are
Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to onboard with a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team, Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Fort Worth, has a place for you as our Veterinary Technician in Fort Worth, TX.
Financial Benefits
At Penny Paws Animal Clinic, we cultivate a laid-back environment where you will work directly with skilled professionals, receiving the training needed to grow your career with the utmost confidence. As our Veterinary Technician, you will join an outstanding and supportive work-family, all with the goal of ensuring our patients get the loving care they deserve. Best of all, you will have fun doing what you love! In return, we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, including:
Learn more about this hospital: www.pennypaws.com
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Fort Worth and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to onboard with a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team, Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Fort Worth, has a place for you as our Veterinary Technician in Fort Worth, TX.
Financial Benefits
At Penny Paws Animal Clinic, we cultivate a laid-back environment where you will work directly with skilled professionals, receiving the training needed to grow your career with the utmost confidence. As our Veterinary Technician, you will join an outstanding and supportive work-family, all with the goal of ensuring our patients get the loving care they deserve. Best of all, you will have fun doing what you love! In return, we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, including:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
- Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
- Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
- Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctor's request to fill or refill medications
- Take temperatures, samples, and vitals as requested by a doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician required
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
- Strong English — written and verbal language skills
- Advanced animal care, restraints, and client/customer interaction experience required
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred
- Surgery experience preferred but not required
Learn more about this hospital: www.pennypaws.com
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Fort Worth and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
