Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Alice, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic is a busy mixed-animal veterinary practice with locations in Premont and Alice, Texas. The clinic provides care for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, small ruminants, exotics, and other animals. Its four-doctor team and more than 30 staff members work in a collaborative, family-oriented environment using advanced veterinary technology and offering a diverse caseload. The Veterinary Technician supports patient care across a range of medical and hospitalized cases, communicates treatment plans to clients, and assists with surgical and anesthetic care. The clinic offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development opportunities.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience is preferred; CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a bonus.
• Weekend availability.
• High work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
• Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication.
• Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets safely using low-stress techniques.
• Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
• Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests properly.
• Proficiency in positioning patients and capturing radiographs; dental radiograph positioning is a plus.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally to maintain hospital efficiency.
• Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises; the role may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials.
• Experience positioning patients for dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Manage anesthesia and monitor patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, HSA, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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