CityVet Southtown - Veterinary Technician

Happy people. Healthy pets. At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet‑led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people‑first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business. We are looking for the right person to join our team! CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience is required. Responsibilities Compensation is based on experience and education. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and, most importantly, to the client. The Technician works to ensure all medical treatments are completed, surgery and dental patients are prepped, monitored, and discharged from procedures. Essential Qualifications High school diploma or GED At least 18 years of age at the time of hire At least 2 years of veterinary industry experience Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals Knowledgeable in veterinary medical terminology and medication Experienced in surgical skills is a plus: placing catheters, administering medications and anesthesia, drawing blood, and surgical monitoring Lift 50 lbs to waist height Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching Strong organizational skills Excellent communication and listening skills Self‑motivated and team‑oriented A Day In The Life Assist Veterinarians – prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia, take x‑rays, gather lab specimens), monitor patients post‑op, and restrain animals during exams Obtain Samples – gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing Testing – test the samples gathered and help interpret the results Administer Medications – give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM Client Communication – obtain medical information from clients and provide proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed Benefits In addition to Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, a Competitive 401k Program, Vision and Dental Insurance, and HSA options, our Full‑time Employees Receive: Generous Pet‑care Discounts Uniform Allowance Flexible Schedules Growth Opportunities CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well‑being needs of our people. We offer a supportive and people‑first environment for all staff members. #J-18808-Ljbffr CityVet