Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, AVES
About The Position
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Join Our Growing Team at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center! Are you a dedicated veterinary technician or technician assistant looking to advance your career in a thriving, collaborative, and progressive environment? At Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES ), we're growing rapidly—adding new doctors, expanding services, and launching departments—as we prepare to move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art 45,000 sq. ft. hospital. As part of our growth, we're hiring for multiple technician and assistant roles across departments. We're seeking highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in advanced veterinary medicine Overview: Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians Patient Care Personnel are required to assist the practitioners to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and to aid the specialists in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 3 years of experience, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
- Culture builders —team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
- Adaptability —individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role
Nice To Haves
- fluency in multiple languages a plus
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain pets for exams and treatments
- administer medications and treatments per doctor’s orders
- monitor post-op recovery and assist with patient hygiene and discharge
- Induce and monitor anesthesia
- prepare surgical packs and equipment
- assist in minor procedures and ensure post-op areas are cleaned and reset
- Collect, prepare, and submit lab samples
- perform in-house lab tests
- record results in patient records
- Escort clients, record patient histories, explain post-op instructions, and teach clients how to administer medications or fluids
- Maintain accurate treatment logs, patient notes, and invoicing codes
- document all interactions and updates
- Clean, maintain, and report issues with equipment (radiology, anesthesia, ICU)
- assist with inventory and restocking
- perform routine cleaning duties
- Schedule appointments and procedures
- prepare for daily caseloads by organizing supplies and reviewing next-day needs
- Communicate effectively with doctors, techs, and other team members
- recognize when to escalate questions or issues
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Uniform stipend
- Retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
