Veterinary Technician - Mellina Animal Hospital

AmeriVet•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mellina Animal Hospital, a full-service small-animal hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, has been serving the community for over 40 years. They provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including wellness, diagnostics, surgery, orthopedics, dentistry, and urgent care. The hospital is dedicated to compassionate, individualized care and strengthening the bond between pets and their families. Additional services include grooming, boarding, and an on-site pharmacy. They are seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Technician to join their 3-doctor practice. This role requires an individual capable of multitasking and supporting veterinarians and staff in daily patient and client care.

Requirements

Veterinary experience, please do not apply if you do not have experience.
Be an active listener, paying close attention to details.
Be capable of wearing many hats.

Nice To Haves

Positive-thinking individual

Responsibilities

Actively support Veterinarians and other staff in daily patient and client care.
Observe the behavior and conditions of animals.
Actively demonstrate dependability and importance of work to clients, supervisors, and other employees.
Participate in cross-training and willing to work in all areas of the hospital when needed.
Easily adapt to situations that arise such as emergencies, taking initiative, and stay calm in high-pressure situations.
Prepare animals for surgery, monitoring vitals throughout and following surgery.
Perform basic in-house lab tests.
Assess patients and update computer records.
Administer medications IV, IM, SQ, and PO.
Knowledge of vaccine protocols.
Perform accurate blood draws 75% of the time.
IV catheter placement proficient.
Uphold a clean work environment by following infectious disease protocols, handling bio-medical waste, and medical waste appropriately.