Veterinary Technician - Experienced
Fort Worth
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Happy people. Healthy pets.
At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.
We are looking for the right person to join our team!
CityVet - Alliance is looking for Experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our AWESOME team! An experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience). *Compensation is based on experience and education.
The most qualified candidate(s):
Possesses knowledge of and the ability to properly handle and restrain various dog breeds
Strong Communication Skills
Multi-tasking ability, while paying attention to detail
Enjoys working with both people and pets
Has a willingness to learn
Are team-players and reliable
Previous successful hires demonstrated the following characteristics:
Self-sufficient and self-motivated
Positive attitude
Ability to follow direction
High energy and fun-loving approach to life
Responsibilities
The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
Essential qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Self-motivated & team-oriented
A day in the life:
Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Purr-worthy people care
At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.
In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:
Generous Pet-care Discounts
Uniform Allowance
Flexible Schedules
Growth Opportunities
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