Veterinary Technician (FT/PT)

Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital • Galveston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Technicians play a leading role in the health and care of patients. Whether serving as a second set of hands for the Veterinarians or working directly with clients, Veterinary Assistants are essential to day-to-day operations. Accordingly, punctuality and reliability are essential. Veterinary Technicians serve as a second set of eyes for the Veterinarians. Emerging concerns regarding a patient's health may be noticed first by a Veterinary Technician. Accordingly, Vet Techs must have keen detail orientation, work well both independently and under guidance, and demonstrate initiative in completing daily tasks. Following through on detailed instructions is also essential. Being on our team is fun and rewarding, but requires being a go-getter with tactful client communication skills and a high respect for patients, clients, and fellow team members. We greatly value a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and impeccable ethics. And of course, a love for animals and veterinary medicine is essential!

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Technicians only
• Strong working knowledge of standard veterinary procedures, diseases, pharmaceuticals, and patient care
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Keen detail orientation
• Ability to work well both independently and under guidance
• Demonstrated initiative in completing daily tasks
• Ability to follow through on detailed instructions
• Tactful client communication skills
• High respect for patients, clients, and fellow team members
• Positive attitude
• Collaborative spirit
• Impeccable ethics
• Love for animals and veterinary medicine

Nice To Haves

• LVT license
• Graduation from an AVMA-CVTEA-accredited program

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians during surgeries, medical procedures, and euthanasias
• IV catheter placement
• Taking blood draws
• Monitoring anesthesia
• Taking radiographs
• Preparing medications
• Operating common veterinary and laboratory equipment
• Safely handling and restraining animals
• Caring for and cleaning animals
• Maintaining clinical safety and sterilization standards
• Maintaining inventory logbooks
• Updating patient progress and care in electronic medical records
• Communicating with and educating clients

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Employer-sponsored MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, and TERM LIFE insurance options for eligible employees
• On-site trainings
• Hands-on mentoring from the Veterinarians
• No overnight hours
• Closed to the public on Sundays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Direct tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree