Licensed Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking a licensed veterinarian technician to add to our Internal Medicine Team.

Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists is in our 17th year of operations. We are looking for passionate and focused employees who are ready to serve our community. We are primed for growth and our expectations are high. Our goal is to provide the highest quality specialized medical and surgical care for the pets entrusted to us, and friendly, thorough, honest and compassionate consultation, advice and counseling to our clients. You can expect direct and honest interactions with our doctors and other staff members. Our focus must remain on the patient and their people. 

As an Internal Medicine Patient Care Technician you will be utilized to your full potential.  Internal Medicine identifies and manages a variety of disease processes. Anything from diabetes mellitus to Cushing's Disease, liver diseases (portal systemic shunt, Copper Storage Disease), respiratory diseases (pneumonia, chronic rhinitis), gastrointestinal diseases (inflammatory bowel disease, fungal disease) and auto-immune diseases (immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia). If putting together the puzzle pieces brings you satisfaction and you are intrigued by how the body systems work then, IM will be a great fit!

The PCT role:

• Obtain patient vital signs
• Collect samples for diagnostics 
• Execute treatment plans
• Monitor anesthetic procedures
• Assist with various endoscopic procedures
• Provide expert client education including, but not limited to home care, medication instructions, treatment plans and general patient updates

Desired Skills:

 

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.

• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in high stress scenarios.

• Basic critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of anesthetic and heavy sedation procedures.

• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.

Benefits include but are not limited to paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life insurance, referral programs, 401k, team member discounts, CE, personal health and wellness support platforms, uniform allowance, and more!

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.slvetspecialists.com

To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at [email protected] or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.