Veterinary Technician

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

36d•$15

About The Position

Veterinary technicians are responsible for providing care to surgical patients, vaccinating wellness pets, and educating clients using TCAP’s services. TCAP's veterinary technicians greet the public, interact with customers, help perform routine pet health evaluations, vaccines, and other preventative care, and provide basic post-operative care advice. This position works with animals directly so it is strongly suggested that applicants do not have any allergies to animals. Full and Part Time Positions Available. Full time hours are 32-40 hours a week. Part time hours are less than 30 hours a week. All candidates for both full and part time positions must be able to work a full shift from 7:30 am - 4:15 pm. We Offer $15+ / hr 401K Health Insurance Experience in the Animal Wellness Industry Impactful Community Work Comfortable Uniform Advancement Opportunities. We promote from within!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must have Veterinary Technician experience or must have successfully performed the functions of a Veterinary Assistant I and II positions within TCAP.
Must have practice experience in giving injections and drawing blood.
Must have computer and data entry skills.
Must have strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
Must have attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Knowledge of TCAP database system.
Knowledge of TCAP products and services.
Must have knowledge of veterinary medical concepts including, but not limited to, vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks.
Must be able to communicate surgical results, observations, and follow-up care to owners.
Must be knowledgeable of characteristics of animal behavior.
Ability to use safety equipment.
Must become proficient in animal restraint.
Must be able to administer shots and be able to draw blood on animals.
Ability to administer anesthesia.

Responsibilities

Provides knowledgeable and quality customer service.
Provides in-person and telephone client service.
Actively promotes spay and neuter and educates clients on responsible ownership.
Actively supports associate staff and volunteers; promotes the development of skills related to the advancement of TCAP goals and mission.
Represents TCAP in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Provides quality service to clients, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of the organization.
Provides compassionate and skillful patient care.
Triages all patients as they are checked in. Reports health concerns to attending veterinarian.
Assists veterinarian as needed.
Calculates and administers anesthesia per anesthetic protocol.
Maintains all necessary drug logs and patient records.
Stays current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocol.
Administers animal vaccinations, tests, medications, and treatments as directed.
Prepares patients for surgery as instructed, including shaving, expressing bladder, scrubbing surgical area etc.
Administers medications and vaccines.
Implants microchips in patients.
Fills-in for Veterinary Assistant I, II, and Office Assistant if needed.
Maintains medical inventory and supplies.
Employees may be required to travel to other TCAP locations to work using a company vehicle.