Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

About the role

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Emergency & Critical Care Department. We empower our technicians to utilize their skills and knowledge to the top of their abilities while providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service. Our environment encourages education and continued growth, with opportunities to mentor newer team members. The ideal candidate is direct, friendly, organized, safety conscious, resilient, flexible, and enjoys working with cats and dogs.

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

• Day and overnight shifts available
• Overtime and Saturdays may be required

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
• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time
• Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire
• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Personal pet discounts
• Partnership with Purdue University's online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program

Pay

Up to $22-26/hr depending on experience