Veterinary Technician, Post Anesthetic Recovery Unit

Ethos Veterinary Health•Austin, TX

11d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES) is hiring Veterinary Technicians for its Post Anesthetic Recovery Unit (PACU) at its new 45,000-square-foot hospital in Austin, Texas. PACU Technicians assist practitioners and specialists by providing technical and administrative support that improves patient care and clinical efficiency. The role receives patients after surgery and assumes their care following transfer from the personnel responsible for anesthesia. Technicians provide post-operative supportive therapy, administer prescribed treatments, maintain accurate medical records, communicate patient status to doctors, other patient-care personnel and clients, and prepare patients for discharge. The position also includes preparing medications and procedural equipment; assisting with examinations and minor procedures; collecting and processing laboratory samples; performing laboratory and diagnostic tasks; maintaining anesthesia equipment and monitors; and supporting hospital cleanliness, supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as directed by management. The role is full-time, with two schedule options: Saturday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Both schedules include a one-hour lunch. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a veterinary technician, with a commitment to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
Adaptability and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure a strong patient and client experience.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Fluency in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Restrain pets for examination and treatment by veterinarians.
Prepare injectable and oral medications for outpatients and inpatients, calculate drug dosages, and log out and administer controlled substances.
Complete paperwork associated with surgical and in-house procedures.
Pull packs and equipment for minor procedures and set up the treatment area.
Provide supportive therapy to patients during recovery and post-operatively.
Administer medications and treatments listed on each patient’s daily treatment plan, as ordered by doctors.
Take dictation from doctors to record reports and post-operative treatments.
Clean the recovery area after procedures so it is ready for subsequent cases.
Assist doctors with medical or minor surgical procedures, including irrigating wounds, medicating, and bandaging.
Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including PCV, TP, Azostix, and blood chemistries using an Idexx analyzer.
Collect blood and urine samples, complete laboratory request forms, submit samples to Antech Lab, and prepare samples for shipment to off-site laboratories.
Maintain files of laboratory test results and ensure results are entered into patient records.
Accurately record diagnostics, treatments, daily treatment plans, patient progress notes, and services or goods with applicable fees in medical records.
Communicate patient status to doctors, other patient-care personnel, and clients.
Communicate information accurately and professionally between doctors and clients when a doctor is unavailable to speak directly with a client.
Refer client questions to another staff member when unsure of the answer, recognizing the limits of one’s knowledge.
Teach clients to administer oral, eye, and ear medications and to give subcutaneous injections or fluids.
Document relevant phone and in-person client conversations in patient files or computer records and initial all entries.
Schedule surgeries, imaging, appointments, and other procedures according to hospital policy.
Maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
Access digital radiographs using Qlink software and operate portable and stationary digital radiography units.
Assist kennel personnel in keeping patients clean and dry.
Receive patients into Recovery following surgery and assume their care after transfer from the personnel responsible for anesthesia.
Report service and maintenance issues with equipment in PACU, kennel, and pharmacy—including Idexx chemistry machines, oxygen/environmental cages, and heated cages—to the Tech Lead.
Assist other patient-care personnel when necessary.
Restock PACU and other hospital areas in preparation for the next day’s treatments.
Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring they are well-groomed and medically appropriate for discharge.
Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the hospital and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
Assist with inventory and inform the inventory manager when items need to be ordered.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other duties assigned by management.