Description

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to Join Our Pack™ at Best Care Animal Hospital in Houston, TX!

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

Veterinary Technician Job Responsibilities:

A veterinary technician provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
• Training, supervising, and assisting technicians in their performance of a variety of technical and client education duties. 
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. 
• Conducting timely performance evaluations, mediate interpersonal problems and address concerns 
• Making recommendations to the practice manager concerning personnel matters and assist with follow through of disciplinary actions.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care
• Performing cursory exams and prepping animals for aseptic surgery
• Monitoring anesthetic patients
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support
• Performing various laboratory tests
• Suggesting dietary products and other services to clients
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Veterinary Technician Skills and Qualifications:

· Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Clinical Skills, creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication

· Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) must obtain state-issued credentials, which requires passing the VTNE & graduating from an accredited program with an associate degree

Expertise & Experience:

· 1 years of experience as a veterinary technician

· Displays a professional manner at all times

Physical:

· Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

· Must frequently lift 40 pounds.

· Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.

· Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.

· Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.

· Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Travel

· None required.