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Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Technician Assistant

CityVetAustin, Texas, USA
4 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Compensation is based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

Our Animal Care Attendant (ACA) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. The Animal Care Attendant (ACA) works to ensure the professional conscientious compassionate care of all animals under our care at the facility are met by meeting both the physical and behavioral needs of all patients. The Animal Care Attendant (ACA) provides a high standard of cleanliness to our people and their pets by frequently servicing the cages runs and exam rooms to ensure optimal levels of sanitation.

Essential qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
  • At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
  • Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals
  • Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
  • Lift 50 lbs to waist height
  • Frequent standing bending walking lifting carrying and reaching
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication & listening skills
  • Self-motivated & team-oriented

A day in the life :

  • Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia / take x-rays / gather lab specimen) monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
  • Obtain Samples - gather stool blood and other samples for testing
  • Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
  • Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications anesthesia vaccines or other medications indicated by the DVM
  • Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarians plan of care
  • Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
  • Purr-worthy people care

    At CityVet we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

    In addition to health insurance life insurance disability insurance paid time off a competitive 401k program vision and dental insurance and HSA options our full-time employees receive :

  • Generous Pet-care Discounts
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Havent found your role

    Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set.

    Know the perfect pet lover

    Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE!

    Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn!

    Havent found your role

    Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set.

    Know the perfect pet lover

    Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE!

    Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn !

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Communication skills,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Experience Administering Injections,Catheterization,Medication Administration,Venipuncture Experience

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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