Veterinary Technician Animal Clinic of the Woodlands
About The Position
We offer a full set of veterinary services at our three animal clinics . From comprehensive exams and wellness packages to complex surgeries, veterinary rehabilitation, and more, we’re here to help your pet have a long and happy life. Our vision has always been to be the leader in veterinary practice & medicine and #1 in patient care in The Woodlands. We want to be your first choice when selecting a veterinary practice and strive to accomplish this by: Providing superb patient care every day, with every pet Providing excellent service to our clients Staying at the forefront of technology and medicine Diversifying the services we offer, including pain management, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Having the most knowledgeable, caring, and professional doctors and staff. More about the Role The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. We are seeking a candidate with strong dental experience! Competencies Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results . Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas. Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care. Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback. Organization Skills : Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Ability to work Saturdays as required
- Previous veterinary experience required
- Experience performing dental prophylaxis required
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Covetrus Plus software preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Bonus incentive
- Flexible work schedules
- Career and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Annual scrub allowance
- Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
