Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Leander Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team

Come join us in our new state-of-the art 8,000 sq ft facility nestled in the heart of Leander. Our busy 5 doctor veterinary practice is looking for a friendly, organized, and responsible full time technicians. Our preferred candidate must have veterinary experience, exemplary customer service, possess the ability to learn and adapt quickly, multi-task and maintain a positive attitude. We offer mentorship with the ability to advance and expand your skills. Avimark experience is a PLUS!

Our motto is “Where pets are family.” This position collaborates closely with the veterinarians on staff and with our clients to make sure that the highest level of pet care is achieved. This position will assist in all veterinary services and fundamentals to ensure that all services are provided prior to the pet(s) leaving the hospital. As Veterinary Technician/Assistance your duties will included but are not limited to; dental cleanings, assisting with surgeries, tech rooms, animal restraint, client education, and laboratory testing. Must have knowledge on vaccination schedules, as well as be able to perform a variety of medical procedures as directed by the veterinarian.

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.

Why you should join our team?

For full time employees, we offer competitive pay, 40 hours of paid time off, as well as 40 hours of sick/personal paid time off, 401K benefits, health insurance & dental insurance as well as personal pet discounts. Licensed Vet Techs receive up to $1000 of CE allowance.

Do you meet our requirements and ready to join our team? Send over your resume!

Pay: $19-$24 per hour

We hope to hear from you soon!

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits for LVT's
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year minimum