Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare • Garland, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Country Brook Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role is open to Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT), or experienced veterinary professionals. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and a supportive work environment. They foster collaboration, continued learning, and a positive culture where veterinary professionals can thrive.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with advanced technical skills
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, patient care, and animal handling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• IV catheter placement and maintenance
• Medication calculations and administration
• Fluid therapy management
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assistance
• Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Patient restraint and handling
• Medical record documentation
• Emergency patient support and CPR
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and assist with larger patients as needed
• Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments

Nice To Haves

• RVT, LVT, or CVT credentials
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Experience with digital radiography and in-house laboratory diagnostics

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and obtain accurate medical histories
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
• Calculate and administer fluid therapy accurately
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient comfort
• Assist with medical treatments and patient recovery
• Collect blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples
• Perform venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics including CBCs, urinalysis, fecals, and infectious disease testing
• Prepare and evaluate laboratory samples
• Assist with ECGs and diagnostic testing
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
• Monitor anesthetic depth, ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and temperature
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
• Position patients safely and effectively
• Follow radiation safety protocols and OSHA standards
• Assist with digital imaging management
• Educate pet owners regarding treatments, medications, preventative care, and post-operative instructions
• Provide discharge instructions and answer client questions
• Deliver compassionate support during difficult medical situations and end-of-life care
• Build trusting relationships with clients through exceptional service
• Assist with triage and urgent patient care when needed
• Perform basic life support and CPR
• Monitor critical patients and maintain accurate medical records
• Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed