You: Surgery savvy, experienced Veterinary Technician, with strong leadership skills seeking a cohesive, hard-working team, committed to quality patient care, and efficient, 5-star client service! Experience state of the art equipment and groundbreaking surgeries and procedures!

Us: For over 30 years,Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center has served as the premier surgical resource for veterinarians throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. DVSC specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases in dogs and cats. Our surgeons perform neurologic, orthopedic, soft tissue, as well as minimally invasive procedures. We pride ourselves on having employees that reflect our high standard of veterinary care. Our locations are all growing.

Our Fort Worth Location is searching for:

ICU/Patient Care Technician – Day Shift

o Our ICU/patient care technicians assist our doctors in a wide range of duties. Including placement of IV catheters, blood draws, IV fluid maintenance, surgical recovery, post-op pain management, post-op patient monitoring and documentation, daily upkeep of patient care ward, communication with clients. Other potential duties may include radiographs, assist surgical prep and induction.

Schedule: Anticipate – rotation schedule – 4 days/week – Full Time

What to Expect:

• Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team acknowledges that great results are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual respect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients.
• Leadership supported: We truly value each team member as an individual. The experiences and knowledge you bring are immeasurable. We have your back!
• Innovative thinking: Our best ideas come from our team members. Needs change and so do we. Lake Grove encourages mentorships, professional development, and new ideas.
• We Get It: We know there are hardships in veterinary medicine – we want to focus on supporting our team members, combating compassion fatigue, and creating an environment where people feel valued and are excited about learning.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture of “how can I help you” – we want good humans that strive to uplift and encourage each other, they want to make a positive difference in each other’s lives.

About You:

• You are a LVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• You are dedicated to maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.
• Take the initiative – you are a hard worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day’s duties done!
• You are versatile – you know how to effectively adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to):

o Safe patient restraint

o Phlebotomy and catheter placement

o Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

o Proficient in post-op monitoring and care of surgical patients

o Solid foundation of knowledge of common veterinary medications

o Individualized, patient-focused nursing

Benefits:

· Some Tuition Assistance

· Uniform allowance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Employee Pet Discount

· 401k

· HSA / FSA

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit http://dfwvetsurgeons.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person