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CENTRAL TEXAS VETERINARY
SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY HOSPITALS SURGERY TECHNICIAN

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with an interest in working in an extremely busy surgery department? 

Are you interested in exploring a new opportunity utilizing your knowledge and skills in anesthesia to help improve the lives of pets?

Do you thrive when required to multitask?

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals will empower you to do just that. The Surgical Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care, and exceptional client service, while working with doctors and shift leadership to address patient care needs. Thrive in an environment that encourages education and continues to grow within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform quality work within the scope of the mission and purpose statement of Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital. Work with personal accountability and exceptional morale.

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, working with patients needing surgery.
• Work effectively and independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, obtain patient histories, answer questions regarding treatment plans, provide patient updates, and discuss patient discharge instructions with pet owners.
• Consistent attendance, without tardiness, when you are scheduled to work.
• Ability to work well with others as a team and the flexibility and ability to adjust to a changing environment.
• Self-motivated, hard worker with the ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate appropriately.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Overtime and Saturdays may be required. On-call rotation for weekends and holidays may be required.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire. 
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options are included. 
• Long Term Disability options. 
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the employer.
• Complimentary Life Insurance is $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family.
• Personal pet discounts. 

• Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.

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.
• Anesthetic monitoring proficiency is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time. Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Radiation exposure (x-ray, CT Scan)
• Possible exposure to gas sterilization using ethylene oxide
• Hazards associated with infected animals, controlled substances, and possible exposure to contagious diseases
• Exposures to unpleasant odors and noises
• Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal wastes