Licensed Veterinary Technician - Animal Clinics of the Wodlands

About Animal Clinics of the Woodlands

Our vision has always been to be the leader in veterinary practice & medicine and #1 in patient care in The Woodlands. We want to our clients' first choice when selecting a veterinary practice and strive to accomplish this by :

• Providing superb patient care every day, with every pet
• Providing excellent service to our clients
• Staying at the forefront of technology and medicine
• Diversifying the services we offer, including pain management, rehabilitation, and sports medicine.
• Having the most knowledgeable, caring, and professional doctors and staff.

Our practice is excited to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to vet tech licensure, the ideal candidate would have at least 3 years' previous experience in veterinary medicine.

Non-credentialed but experienced candidates will also be considered for this position.

Hours of operation : Monday-Friday 8 : 00 am-6 : 00 pm, Saturday 8 : 00 am-12 : 30 pm

Pay : $18-21 / hr

Position Purpose

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Credentialed Veterinary Technician Competencies

Patience & Compassion : Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.

Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Collaboration & Teamwork : Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.

Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results . Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.

• Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening : Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills : Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction : Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean;

clean and maintain all medical equipment.

• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Actively Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of North Carolina

• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development opportunities
• State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
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