Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) Sunset Animal Hospital

About the role

Sunset Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking an experienced part-time Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Located in the Houston, TX area, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from clients.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in-house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs. Call owners with results as requested by the veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by the veterinarian for patients admitted to the hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to the hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Dispense veterinarian-approved medication, patient food, print treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x-ray and lab labels, record communication with clients and doctors, and others as directed by the veterinarian.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by the veterinarian.

Requirements

• A high school diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience, preferably with some veterinary technician education.
• Surgical and anesthesia monitoring experience is required.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
• Must have proficient knowledge of veterinarian practice software.
• Must have a clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet care discounts.

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• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Receive pet care discounts.

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Employer Information

• Sunset Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.