CityVet Coppell - Veterinary Technician

CityVet Support Staff • Coppell, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CityVet Coppell is looking for an experienced veterinary technician who has a positive attitude, flexible availability, and wants to further their knowledge and skillset. We are looking for the right person to join our team! CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience). Compensation is based on experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Ability to lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary Technician Assistant experience (with a minimum of 1-year experience)

Responsibilities

• Maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients.
• Relieving the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice.
• Facilitating and streamlining communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
• Assisting Veterinarians with prepping patients for surgery (administering anesthesia/taking x-rays/gathering lab specimens), monitoring patients post-op & restraining animals during exams.
• Gathering stool, blood, and other samples for testing.
• Testing gathered samples and helping to interpret the results.
• Administering accurate dosages of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM.
• Obtaining medical information from clients and providing proper instructions on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care.
• Assisting the Client Service Specialist team when needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match
• Health Savings Account option
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance (+Adult Ortho option!)
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Personal Pet-Care Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families
• Comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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