Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
United Veterinary Care, Austin, TX, United States
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with an interest in expanding to an Internal Medicine Technician? Are you excited to learn the skills and knowledge needed to aid Veterinarians in helping improve the lives of patients?
Austin, TX. Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join their Internal Medicine Department in Austin, TX.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting our Internist and other team members
Providing support to other departments as needed
Restraining animals safely using stress-free handling techniques
Working collaboratively and positively with all coworkers
Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care to outpatients
Successfully use all in-house laboratory equipment to provide accurate results
Be able to calculate drug dosages and reconstitute injectable drugs
Giving medications via all prescribed routes: PO, SC, IM, IV
Proficiency with venous catheterization
May potentially be working with cytotoxic (chemotherapy) agents, including preparation, administration, and disposal
Experience with anesthesia induction and monitoring for advanced surgical procedures, including use of anesthetic ventilator and paralytic drugs
Effectively care for and communicate with clients
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to a changing environment.
Handle stress and pressure calmly, with poise and tact.
Self-motivated, hard worker.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate appropriately.
Willingness and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Ability to receive constructive criticism and accept responsibility for actions.
Reliable and dependable.
Common sense, good judgment, and a sense of humor.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Veterinary technician experience is required. Specialty department highly desired.
Credentialed technician preferred.
Basic medical math and computer skills, customer service, and communication skills are a must.
Excellent customer care is a must.
Experience with anesthesia is required.
Experience with endoscopy is preferred but not required.
Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.
Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
SCHEDULE
Three 12-hour shifts per week: Monday – Wednesday (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
Overtime may be required.
BENEFITS
Complimentary Short-Term Disability
Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3-tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
Digital Musculoskeletal Support
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand
Personal pet discounts.
Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports each partner hospital's unique culture and individuality while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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Austin, TX. Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join their Internal Medicine Department in Austin, TX.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting our Internist and other team members
Providing support to other departments as needed
Restraining animals safely using stress-free handling techniques
Working collaboratively and positively with all coworkers
Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care to outpatients
Successfully use all in-house laboratory equipment to provide accurate results
Be able to calculate drug dosages and reconstitute injectable drugs
Giving medications via all prescribed routes: PO, SC, IM, IV
Proficiency with venous catheterization
May potentially be working with cytotoxic (chemotherapy) agents, including preparation, administration, and disposal
Experience with anesthesia induction and monitoring for advanced surgical procedures, including use of anesthetic ventilator and paralytic drugs
Effectively care for and communicate with clients
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to a changing environment.
Handle stress and pressure calmly, with poise and tact.
Self-motivated, hard worker.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate appropriately.
Willingness and ability to learn new tasks quickly.
Ability to receive constructive criticism and accept responsibility for actions.
Reliable and dependable.
Common sense, good judgment, and a sense of humor.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Veterinary technician experience is required. Specialty department highly desired.
Credentialed technician preferred.
Basic medical math and computer skills, customer service, and communication skills are a must.
Excellent customer care is a must.
Experience with anesthesia is required.
Experience with endoscopy is preferred but not required.
Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time.
Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
SCHEDULE
Three 12-hour shifts per week: Monday – Wednesday (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
Overtime may be required.
BENEFITS
Complimentary Short-Term Disability
Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3-tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
Digital Musculoskeletal Support
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand
Personal pet discounts.
Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports each partner hospital's unique culture and individuality while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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