Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands
About The Position
Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate, collaborative team. This is an AAHA-accredited, well-established practice dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care while creating a low-stress, positive experience for both pets and their people. The hospital proudly incorporates Fear Free techniques into everyday patient care, emphasizing gentle handling, patient advocacy, and individualized care plans. They provide care 7 days a week and treat a wide variety of patients, including exotic animals, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment. As a Veterinary Technician with this practice, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff who are committed to high-quality medicine and client education. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, confident in technical skills, passionate about patient care, and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a long-standing, trusted practice that prioritizes compassionate care, professional growth, and a diverse patient caseload.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).
- Licensing requirements for Veterinary Technicians vary by state
- Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the state)
- State-recognized veterinary technician certification (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with credential in good standing required
- None (Experience)
- Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities
- Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
- Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice
- Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
- Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)
- Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
- Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
- Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
- Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed
- Perform initial evaluation of pet’s condition, collect information from client, observe pet’s behavior, and checks vital statistics
- Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases
- Restrain pets during exams as needed
- Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
- Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
- Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient’s medical chart
- Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care
- Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian
- Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian
- Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a Veterinarian
- Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a Veterinarian
- Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery
- Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
- Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
- Perform other duties or projects as requested
Benefits
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D
- Employer Paid STD and LTD
- Eligible for performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
