Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician; Overnight

Overview

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician (Overnight) at United Veterinary Care. Position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital - Round Rock.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who loves the pace and energy of 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 embody our core values, 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.

• 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

• Overnight shift (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Initial training days:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• After training, workdays:
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
• Overtime and Saturdays may be required

• 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 when 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
• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for extended periods
• Required to lift up to 40 pounds

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, starting the first of the month following date of hire
• Short Term Disability paid by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; options to purchase additional voluntary benefits
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with company match
• 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 including sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Daily Pay on Demand
• Personal pet discounts
• Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services

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