Veternary Technician Assistant

Sage Veterinary Imaging • Spring, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Sage Veterinary Imaging, every patient deserves exceptional care, thoughtful handling, and a team committed to helping veterinarians and pet owners get the answers they need. The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is a dependable, trained member of the clinical team who provides hands-on support to veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and the Imaging Director during day-to-day patient care and diagnostic imaging procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in veterinary medicine while gaining experience in a specialty environment focused on advanced diagnostic imaging. You'll work alongside an experienced clinical team and gain exposure to MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, nuclear medicine, and neuro-imaging while developing practical patient-care and veterinary assisting skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely and compassionately handle and restrain veterinary patients.
• Ability to follow clinical instructions and established safety protocols.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with veterinary patient care.
• Proactive, dependable, and team-oriented approach to work.
• Willingness to clean, organize, stock, and maintain clinical spaces as an essential part of the position.
• Basic comfort using computers and electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in veterinary medicine, animal care, or a clinical environment.
• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Technician Assistant experience.
• Experience obtaining patient vital signs and assisting with basic laboratory procedures.
• Experience with veterinary patient restraint and low-stress handling.
• Familiarity with EzyVet or another veterinary practice management system.
• Associate's degree or equivalent education or training.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge patients.
• Obtain and record patient weights, vital signs, and other basic patient information.
• Assist veterinarians with physical examinations.
• Assist veterinary technicians with procedures and patient care.
• Safely and compassionately restrain patients using appropriate low-stress handling techniques.
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation for procedures.
• Observe patients and promptly communicate concerns or changes to the veterinary technician or veterinarian.
• Support patient recovery and monitoring as directed by the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within the scope of the role.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Set up the ultrasound machine and procedure area.
• Prepare patients and equipment for ultrasound procedures.
• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians during ultrasound and other imaging procedures.
• Help prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for MRI, CT, radiography, nuclear medicine, and other imaging procedures.
• Assist with safe patient movement and positioning.
• Clean and reset imaging and procedure areas between patients.
• Follow established patient safety, infection-control, MRI, radiation, and anesthesia protocols applicable to the role.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures as trained and directed.
• Properly collect, label, prepare, and organize laboratory samples.
• Prepare laboratory samples for shipment to outside laboratories.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and a clean, organized laboratory workspace.
• Accurately document laboratory-related information as required.
• Clean and sanitize cages, treatment areas, procedure areas, and clinical equipment.
• Clean and prepare surgical and procedural equipment as directed.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient-care spaces.
• Stock and organize clinical and imaging supplies.
• Help ensure treatment and imaging areas are prepared for upcoming patients.
• Assist with laundry and routine hospital cleaning.
• Complete assigned daily opening and closing responsibilities.
• Identify supplies, equipment, or areas requiring attention and communicate needs to the appropriate team member.
• Assist other members of the clinical team when needed.
• Perform other clinical and operational duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Twelve (12) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• Paid company holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and specialty training
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED