Veterinary Technician - Non-Credentialed
Job description:
Job Overview:
303 Animal Clinic is in Grand Prairie, TX and is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our animal care team. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in providing top-notch medical care and support to our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and animal-loving professional to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Duties:
- Assist veterinarians with medical procedures and surgeries, including animal catheterization and dog handling.
- Provide routine and specialized veterinary care, including pet care and grooming.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of animal treatments, test results, and medical histories.
- Perform laboratory tests, administer vaccinations, and monitor animal health.
- Collaborate with veterinarians to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and humanely.
- Assist with dog training and animal husbandry.
- Clean and maintain the hospital's equipment, kennels, and surgical areas.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest veterinary terminology and critical care techniques.
Experience:
- Preferred experience in training vet tech skills to other new Vet Assistance.
-Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic is preferred.
- Knowledge of animal anatomy is essential.
- Ability to lift and move animals and equipment as needed.
- Experience with animal catheterization and animal husbandry is a significant asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology.
-Experience in monitoring pets under Anesthesia and Surgical monitoring.
- Experience with veterinary critical care techniques.
- Ability to handle and restrain dogs safely and humanely.
- Understanding of animal anatomy and animal husbandry practices.
- Ability to perform animal catheterization.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
- A commitment to providing exceptional patient care and a passion for the well-being of animals.
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
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