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    Veterinary Technician - The Woodlands, TX, United States - Animal Clinics of the Woodlands (3 locations)

    Animal Clinics of the Woodlands (3 locations)
    Animal Clinics of the Woodlands (3 locations) The Woodlands, TX, United States

    1 week ago

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    Position Purpose

    The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

    Veterinary Technician Competencies

    · Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

    · Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.

    · Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.

    · Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.

    · Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.

    · Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

    Essential Responsibilities

    · Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.

    · Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.

    · Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.

    · Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

    · Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.

    · Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.

    · Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

    · Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.

    · Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.

    · Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.

    · Any other duties as assigned.

    Requirements / Qualifications

    · Previous veterinary experience preferred

    · Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance

    · Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

    · Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages

    · Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.

    · Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

    Benefits Offered

    · Paid time off

    · Health, dental, and vision insurance

    · Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)

    · Bonus incentive

    · Career and professional development opportunities

    · State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians

    · VTNE support

    · Employee Assistance Program

    · Employee Referral Progra

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