Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Description Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join the Internal Medicine Department in Austin, TX. As an Internal Medicine Technician, you will provide outstanding patient care and exceptional client service, working with doctors and hospital leadership to address patient care needs. We encourage continuing education and professional growth, offering mentorship opportunities for newer team members. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Assisting our Internist and other team members Providing support to other departments as needed Restraining animals safely using stress-free handling techniques Working collaboratively and positively with all coworkers Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care to outpatients Successfully use all in-house laboratory equipment to provide accurate results Be able to calculate drug dosages and reconstitute injectable drugs Giving medications via all prescribed routes: PO, SC, IM, IV Proficiency with venous catheterization May potentially be working with cytotoxic (chemotherapy) agents, including preparation, administration, and disposal Experience with anesthesia induction and monitoring for advanced surgical procedures, including use of anesthetic ventilator and paralytic drugs Effectively care for and communicate with clients Flexibility and the ability to adjust to a changing environment. Handle stress and pressure calmly, with poise and tact. Self-motivated, hard worker. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate appropriately. Willingness and ability to learn new tasks quickly. Ability to receive constructive criticism and accept responsibility for actions. Reliable and dependable. Common sense, good judgment, and a sense of humor. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Veterinary technician experience is required. Specialty department highly desired. Credentialed technician preferred. Basic medical math and computer skills, customer service, and communication skills are a must. Excellent customer care is a must. Experience with anesthesia is required. Experience with endoscopy is preferred but not required. Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time. Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Schedule Three 12-hour shifts per week: Monday – Wednesday (7:00 am – 7:00 pm) Overtime may be required. Benefits Complimentary Short-Term Disability Complimentary Life Insurance; 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 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3-tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members United Healthcare Vision Insurance options Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee) Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support Team Member Discounts for Pet Care Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation Digital Musculoskeletal Support Referral Bonus ProgramDailyPay on Demand Personal pet discounts. Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Veterinary Care