Relief ECC Veterinary Technician - Weekends/Overnights - Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Round Rock, TX 78681
About the Job
Description
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who loves the pace and energy of working in a busy Emergency & Critical Care Department? Are you a skilled multi-tasker who is passionate about continuous learning and applying your skills?
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals is looking for a few great relief technicians to join their team. CTVSEH will empower you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the top of your abilities. The Emergency & Critical Care Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs. We want you to thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members.
The ideal candidate should not only embody our core values, but should also be direct, friendly, organized, safety conscious, resilient and flexible, and enjoy working with cats and dogs. Customer service, computer and multi-tasking skills are essential. Please be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members. Our employees show immense support, gratitude and respect for their peers, and a good-personality fit is a must.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Triage of critical patients
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient history, treatment estimates, and admitting and discharging of patients.
- Restrain animals for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Monitor anesthesia and recover patients post-operatively
- Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas.
- Perform basic kennel duties as required.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with Doctors and clients regarding their patients' needs.
SCHEDULE:
- Relief overnight and weekend shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Veterinary Technician experience is required.
- Licensure is preferred but not required.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can effectively deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.
- Excellent customer service, computer, and phone etiquette skills are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.
- Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds.
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Radiation exposure (x-ray, CT Scan)
- Possible exposure to gas sterilization using ethylene oxide
- Hazards associated with infected animals, controlled substances, and possible exposure to contagious diseases
- Exposures to unpleasant odors and noises
- Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal wastes
Source : Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
