Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Richland Hills, TX

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About The Position

Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician. This is the job for you if you are passionate about animals and want to work in a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Experience as a veterinary technician (required) including the following: Surgery, advanced animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred
We are open 7 days a week so Saturday/Sunday working is required, typically on an every other weekend basis

Nice To Haves

Surgery
advanced animal care
restraints
client/customer interaction
venipuncture
IV catheter placement
labwork
radiology
pharmacology

Responsibilities

Proficient in performing all skills of a surgical technician, including anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients perioperatively.
Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients, following OSHA guidelines
Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases, including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure the safety of patients and people
Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.
Occasionally working our outdoor vaccine clinic.

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
tuition support
referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
up to three weeks of paid parental leave
generous PTO
employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
continuing education allowance
state license & VTNE fee reimbursement
uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program