Certified Veterinary Technician

Old Town Animal Hospital, is a family environment. We are fast-paced and high volume. We offer small animal veterinary medicine of the highest caliber. Our years of dedication have earned us a reputation as being among one of the top choices for small animal clinics in the entire Katy, Texas area. We do not hesitate to refer patients to specialists when we consider it in the best interest of the patient and we are always available for consultation with pet owners to determine the best medical course of action for the well-being of their pet.

We are seeking a compassionate and hard-working Veterinary Technician to join own growing hospital located in the new Katy area.

Skills Required:

• Monitoring, recording and reporting physical signs of pets.
• Collecting blood, urine, skin and fecal samples as needed.
• Client communication
• Recording patient vitals, client communications and treatment plans into medical notes.
• Responding to questions in person or over the phone.
• Assisting Veterinarians as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants must have a broad knowledge of animal science and medicine. They must be able to successfully soothe, handle and restrain animals, large and small. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and well-organized in order to take medical histories, carry out instructions, document patient statistics, and update records.

PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL:

• Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Must enjoy working with animals
• Detail-oriented
• Must possess sufficient strength and assertiveness to effectively restrain patients.
• Must be able to be on foot a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.
• Must have strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a love of animals and patience when handling pets.
• Must display a professional manner at all times.

Education/Experience:

• H.S. required, College degree preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician experience: 1 year (Required)

Animal handling: 1 year (Required)