What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Specialist (Veterinary Technician), Dallas position at Dallas Animal Urgent Care?
The Dallas Animal Urgent Care’s Patient Care Specialist is primarily responsible for care of our animal patients. A successful candidate has the ability to direct, prioritize, and manage multiple patients simultaneously. Soft skills include working with clients, patients, veterinarians, client experience specialists, and the managing partner. Aptitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and flexible environment are preferred. Employees that are detail-oriented with a strong dedication to safety and patient care will meet with success. All candidates must be able to clear initial and random background checks, medical, and drug screenings.
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The qualified animal care specialist will successfully perform the following functions:
- Administering prescribed treatments.
- Running in-house lab samples.
- Performing radiographs.
- Drawing blood from all standard venous access points.
- Placing IV catheters.
- Inducing and monitoring anesthesia.
- Inputting notes and charges into the practice management system.
- Keeping the clinic in a clean and orderly state.
- Cross-trained in basic client experience responsibilities.
- Strong computer skills preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and various company software programs.
- Additional duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The successful candidate will have the ability to:
- Work and adhere to a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free workplace.
- Wear PPE as required.
- Able to lift 50 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to sit, stand, move over uneven terrain, climb stairs.
- Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and through the majority of an assigned work shift.
- Flexible work schedule with the ability and willingness to work weekends or holidays if assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information received or learned while working at Dallas Animal Urgent Care.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to meet regular attendance requirements.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT
The successful candidate will:
- Foster a culture of respect.
- Focus on Safety.
- Assist in improving Company’s culture of safe working habits.
- Report any and all safety incidents immediately to management.
- Be alert, look for, and report any unsafe conditions.
- Watch out for and assist with the safety of colleagues and others.
- Focus on the Client. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of client satisfaction.
- Understand client needs and provide instructions to client as directed.
- Treat clients and fellow employees with courtesy and respect.
- Seek new ways to add value to the Company’s products and services.
- Focus on Quality. Take personal responsibility for producing the highest quality work.
- Consciously avoid waste of company resources.
- Practice continuous improvement and Teamwork.
- Take initiative to help others and make contributions to the team. Place the success of team over any personal goals.
- Ask and seek opportunities to assist colleagues.
EDUCATION
A High School diploma or equivalent is required. College degree or 2-year technical degree preferred.
It is the commitment of Dallas Animal Urgent Care to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone in our employ. We believe employment, training, and promotion opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, age, religion, gender, color, national origin, creed, disability, sexual orientation, or military status. Our selection, training, promotion, and other employment practices are based on job-related qualifications. Our employment solicitations affirm that we are an equal opportunity employer. The Company strives to comply with all laws that regulate employment practices, and we are committed to compliance with Title VII and The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). To this end, we conduct all recruitment in an ethical, professional, and non-discriminatory manner. Those requiring assistance in completing an application form or accommodation to participate in employment interviews, because of disability, will be accommodated to the extent possible and required by the ADA. Efforts are made to provide reasonable accommodations to those who can perform the essential tasks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 3x12
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Salary
$20 - $28 per hour
Salary : $20 - $28
