CityVet Frisco - Veterinary Technician
About The Position
At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Veterinary Technician. A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience). The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for 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. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
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
- 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 (with a minimum of 1-year experience)
Responsibilities
- Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
- Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
- Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
- Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
- Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
- Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive 401k program
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- HSA options
- Generous Pet-care Discounts
- Uniform Allowance
- Flexible Schedules
- Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
