What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician / Credentialed position at Fairfield Animal Hospital?
Licensed / Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Are you an experienced, credentialed veterinary technician who takes pride in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment? Fairfield Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated technician to join our team! We are a progressive small-animal practice that values teamwork, inclusion, and professionalism. We’re looking for someone who enjoys collaborating with others and is passionate about providing excellent medical and surgical care to our patients.
Fairfield Animal Hospital recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and we’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built within our community. We have an exceptional client base that genuinely cares about the health and well-being of their pets. We’re looking for a motivated, dependable team member who brings a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities
As a member of our veterinary team, you’ll play an important role in providing outstanding patient care and supporting our doctors throughout the day. Responsibilities include:
- Triaging patients and assisting with patient assessments
- Calculating medication dosages and administering medications
- Performing in-house laboratory testing
- Monitoring patients and ensuring their comfort and safety
- Assisting with dental procedures, radiology, and anesthesia
- Placing IV catheters and performing blood draws
- Keeping clients informed about their pet’s progress, as directed by the doctor
- Maintaining a positive, professional, and compassionate approach with clients, patients, and coworkers
Skills and Qualifications
- Current veterinary technician credentials
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Experience with IV, IM, and SQ injections, including IV catheter placement
- Phlebotomy skills
- Dental cleaning and dental radiography experience
- Radiology skills
- Anesthetic induction and monitoring experience
- Familiarity with IDEXX Catalyst, ProCyte, and SNAP tests is a plus
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- A team-oriented attitude and a commitment to excellent patient care
Full-Time Benefits
We value our team and want our employees to feel supported both at work and outside the hospital. Full-time benefits include:
- Paid vacation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer matching
- Discounted veterinary services
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
Professional Appearance
We want our team members to feel comfortable being themselves while maintaining a welcoming and professional environment for our clients and patients. Our dress code helps us present a polished, cohesive team and includes the following guidelines:
- Facial piercings are not permitted.
- Tattoos should be tasteful and appropriate for a professional workplace.
- Hair colors should remain within natural-looking shades.
If you’re looking for a hospital where teamwork matters, your skills are valued, and you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you enrolled in or have you graduated from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician program?
- Have you taken and passed the VTNE, or will you be taking the VTNE in preparation for the Texas State licensing examination?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18