Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician (Day)

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 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.

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United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.