Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Technician to work with veterinarians and support staff in a busy, mixed-animal practice serving horses, cattle, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, pigs, deer, exotic game, pocket pets, and occasionally birds and reptiles. The clinic’s Premont location has a sister clinic in Alice, about 30 minutes away. The team provides a range of services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, reproductive care, stem cell therapy, laser therapy, shockwave therapy, plasmon therapy, and diagnostic imaging. The technician will provide compassionate patient care and support clinical operations, including restraint and triage, laboratory sample processing, diagnostic imaging, surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and nursing care for hospitalized patients. The role also involves monitoring patient conditions, maintaining medical records, communicating with clients and the veterinary team, and cross-training across departments. Experience is preferred but not required; the clinic offers hands-on and virtual training and encourages continued skill development.
Requirements
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to learn, accept constructive feedback, and continue developing knowledge and skills.
- Reliability, punctuality, and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in both hot and cold conditions.
- Ability to tolerate strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary or animal-handling experience.
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials.
- Dental radiography experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain animals and assist with patient triage.
- Collect, prepare, and process blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging and position patients for radiographs.
- Support surgical procedures, prepare patients, and monitor anesthesia.
- Administer medications and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients with varying medical needs.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate important updates to the veterinary team.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document client and patient histories.
- Communicate professionally with clients about care plans and help maintain efficient hospital flow.
- Cross-train in different departments and assist where needed to support the team.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Liability insurance.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Life and supplemental insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Competitive compensation.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
