CityVet Waxahachie Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
About The Position
CityVet is hiring a Licensed/Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) to support excellent patient care and operational productivity. The technician helps the Veterinarian use their time effectively by handling technical work and administrative details, improving efficiency in daily practice, and facilitating communication between the operating room, front-office staff, and clients. Duties may vary depending on state regulations. The role includes assisting with medical, surgical, and dental procedures; helping prepare clients and patients for surgery; assisting with anesthesia administration; and safely restraining animals for examinations and treatment. Depending on supervision and applicable regulations, the technician may also oversee unlicensed team members performing specified tasks or perform certain clinical procedures under direct Veterinarian supervision. CityVet describes its clinics as vet-led and emphasizes a welcoming, supportive workplace that values team members’ abilities and accomplishments. Eligible team members may select from benefits intended to support their professional and personal well-being.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
- Valid state license as an LVT, RVT, or CVT.
- Ability to restrain animals properly and safely.
- Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and medication.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Veterinarian with medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
- Prepare clients and patients for surgery, including assisting with anesthesia administration and properly restraining animals for examination and treatment.
- Supervise unlicensed team members performing specified tasks, including suturing existing skin incisions and lacerations, inducing anesthesia, drawing blood, and collecting laboratory samples.
- Under direct Veterinarian supervision, perform permitted tasks that may include suturing existing surgical skin incisions and lacerations, inducing anesthesia, administering rabies vaccine, extracting loose teeth or dental fragments in dogs and cats, and euthanasia.
- Help relieve the Veterinarian of technical work and administrative details to improve efficiency in daily practice.
- Facilitate communication between the operating room, front-office staff, and clients.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match.
- Health Savings Account option.
- Growth opportunities.
- Paid time off and floating holidays.
- Flexible schedules.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental (including an adult orthodontia option), vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Personal pet-care program.
- Employee discount program.
- Free telemedicine for full-time team members and their families.
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
