Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Full Time

CareVet University Animal Clinic Odessa, TX

We are looking for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills. We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer, and takes patient vitals
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
• Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes urithrocatheters.
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
• Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
• Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.
• Sets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required.
• Assists in animal care as needed.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Will maintain weekly/monthly reconciliation of drug logs
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and team members. Skills: The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Texas is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!