Internship for Vet Technician

Texas Litter Control•Spring, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers a comprehensive experience for a Vet Technician, encompassing both surgery skills and general practice/wellness support for cats and dogs. The intern will be responsible for preparing animals for surgery, monitoring them during and post-operation, and performing various standard vet tech duties under the guidance of veterinarians, site supervisors, and clinic managers. Key aspects include communicating with pet owners regarding medical procedures, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring patient and staff safety throughout the surgical workflow. Additionally, the intern will support the General Practice Veterinarian by assisting with exams, diagnostics, prescriptions, and providing excellent customer service. Duties also involve managing appointments, filling prescriptions, performing adoptions, and maintaining clinic cleanliness and supply stock. The role requires proper animal handling and the ability to perform basic medical procedures.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Regular and predictable attendance is required

Responsibilities

Prepare cats and dogs for surgery.
Answer questions from pet owners during check in and check out.
Watch animals through surgery and recovery.
Perform standard vet tech duties as seen fit by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager.
Communicate with customers via the phone and in person about drugs, anesthesia, vaccinations, surgery related issues, post op instructions.
Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow with a huge emphasis on safety of the staff and patients.
Properly handle animals at all times during movements various areas and while restraining animals.
Perform basic palpation.
Perform shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, intubation for preparation for surgery.
Maintain proper medical records which include but are not limited to: surgical records, prescriptions, drug logs, etc.
Monitor recovering animals.
Clean kennels by following Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards.
Make sterile surgical packs.
Support GP Veterinarian providing vet exams, diagnostics, and prescriptions/refills.
Provide excellent customer service to our clients and their pets.
Greet customers as they enter the clinic.
Answer phones as needed as back up to the call center staff.
Book appointments.
Print admission forms and answer questions about services and pricing.
Fill prescriptions.
Perform adoptions on cat/kittens in lobby.
Clean cat cages in lobby.
Keep lobby clean at all times.
Keep storage closet organized.
Draw blood, administer fluids, give injections of all types, look at specimens under microscope.
Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director as they are detected.
Perform laundry.
Perform mopping.
Maintain proper stock of supplies in all areas of the clinic.
Perform other duties as assigned.