Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to work with veterinarians and support staff in a busy, nearly entirely mixed-animal practice. The clinics serve animals including horses, cattle, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, pigs, deer, exotic game, pocket pets, and occasionally birds and reptiles. The position supports compassionate, high-quality patient care and efficient hospital operations. Experience is preferred but not required; the clinic is willing to train the right candidate and offers hands-on and virtual training. The Premont clinic has a sister clinic in Alice, approximately 30 minutes away.
Requirements
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to be part of a collaborative team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Willingness to learn, accept constructive feedback, and continue developing knowledge and skills.
- Reliability, punctuality, and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in both hot and cold conditions.
- Ability to tolerate strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary or animal-handling experience is helpful.
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.
- Dental radiography experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain animals and assist with patient triage.
- Collect, prepare, and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging and position patients for radiographs.
- Support surgical procedures, prepare patients, and monitor anesthesia.
- Administer medications and provide nursing care to hospitalized patients with varying medical needs.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate important updates to the veterinary team.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document client and patient histories.
- Communicate professionally with clients about care plans and help maintain efficient hospital flow.
- Cross-train in different departments and assist where needed to support the team.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Liability insurance.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Life and supplemental insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
