Daytime Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who loves the pace and energy of working in a busy Emergency & Critical Care Department? Are you a skilled multi‑tasker who is passionate about continuous learning and applying your skills? Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals empower you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the top of your abilities. The Emergency & Critical Care Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs. We want you to thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members. The ideal candidate should not only embody our core values, but should also be direct, friendly, organized, safety conscious, resilient and flexible, and enjoy working with cats and dogs. Customer service, computer and multi‑tasking skills are essential. Please be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members. Our employees show immense support, gratitude and respect for their peers, and a good‑personality fit is a must.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage of critical patients Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient history, treatment estimates, and admitting and discharging of patients Restrain animals for examinations, procedures, and treatments Perform venipuncture Monitor anesthesia and recover patients post‑operatively Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas Perform basic kennel duties as required Communicate effectively and efficiently with doctors and clients regarding their patients’ needs

SCHEDULE

Daytime shift (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) Three 12.5 hour shifts per week Overtime and Saturdays may be required

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire Short Term Disability paid for by employer Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options Long Term Disability option Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000) Team Member Discounts for Pet Care Paid time off— inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled) Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled) Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand Personal pet discounts Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent Veterinary Technician experience is required Licensure is preferred but not required Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can effectively deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day Excellent customer service, computer, and phone etiquette skills are required Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr Animal Clinic Downtown