What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Animal Healthcare of Texas, P.C.?
VCA Terrell Animal Hospital in Lakeway, TX is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. Location: 2 Lakeway Centre Court, Lakeway, TX 78734 Pay: $22.00-$28.00/hr We are a team that cares about you, your growth and your future. At VCA Terrell, you’ll help pets and their families live healthier lives while enjoying your own personal and professional growth. Our hospital is a growing five-doctor hospital located in the Lakeway community in the greater Austin area. You'll have access to continuing education, health/dental/vision benefits, pet benefits and discounts, and state-of-the-art tools—including digital Xray, digital dental Xray, cold laser therapy and ultrasound. Our ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience as a technician with solid nursing skills; however, we are willing to train the right person. We are looking for a motivated team player and effective multi-tasker with excellent communication skills. Treating and monitoring well and critically-ill animals, and patiently educating their parents in caring for them, is an important part of your job. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: • Venipuncture • catheter placement • radiology • anesthesia monitoring • physical examinations and patient assessment • surgical preparation and assisting • dentistry • laboratory work • pharmacy • patient recovery • compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Why Join The VCA Terrell Family? We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Competitive wage Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities CE allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team at VCA Terrell? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. • You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists. • You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Salary : $22 - $28