Licensed Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency Clinic of Conroe

Overnight Shift Available

Full-Time Positions Available

Quality medicine starts with happy team members. ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN AN AWESOME TEAM OF PEOPLE WHILE DOING WHAT YOU LOVE? THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Animal Hospital and Emergency Clinic of Conroe forms a unique atmosphere bringing both day practice and er together for the main goal of patient care!

We Love PetsandPeople. Animal Hospital andEmergency Clinicwas established with one goal: to be there for pets and their people. We know emergency visits aren't planned, and navigating specialty care can be overwhelming. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our team and help us implement people-centric processes to create an environment where pets receive world-class care and pet parents receive clarity and compassion at every step in the process.

At Animal Hospital & Emergency Clinic, we work hard to deliver unparalleled care, and experiences for our patients and clients. Providing fulfilling careers and enabling healthy work-life harmony aren't talking points for us, they're part of who we are. We listen to our staff to understand what matters most and work to ensure everyone has the support they need to thrive.

We believe learning is a life-long commitment.

Building our team, we require leaders who take the initiative to growand we help them do just that. Our goal is to help people be the best version of themselves. Interested in learning a new skill? Pursuing another credential? We're on your side, providing resources and support to help you fulfill your goals.

What You'll Do:

USE YOUR SKILLS!

• 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 check 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 venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Prepare patients, 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

Education:

Associate degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA)

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• 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 credentials in good standing required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Interact with various 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, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Accurate drug dosage calculation abilities.
• Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care.
• Ability to provide both basic and advanced life support during a CPR event.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations.
• Appropriate radiographic technique.
• Understanding of safe anesthetic protocols.
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.
• Enteral and parenteral medication administration.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Pet discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Vision insurance

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