Liscensed/ Experienced Veterinary Technician

Do you love GREAT DOCTORS and a POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT? COME JOIN US IN OUR NEW 5500 sq ft Hospital with CT!

Would you like to be a part of a team that works to provide quality medicine in a compassionate environment? Cypress Veterinary hospital is a busy practice located in Cypress that has been a part of the community for nearly 50 years. We recognize that our staff is our biggest asset and are dedicated to providing you with the training you need to be successful in this position. With a great working and learning environment you will feel at home as you excel in the exciting career of veterinary medicine.

What you can expect:

• Positive work environment with a focus on personal growth
• A welcoming practice where you can learn and grow in veterinary medicine
• The ability to utilize your learned skills and progress in your career
• Flexible working schedules

Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Reports to: Practice Manager and Tech Supervisor

Summary:

The licensed veterinary technician plays a key role in the medical and inventory operations of the hospital. They work closely with the doctors to provide excellent medical care. They partner with the Practice Manager to create orders and maintain inventory under a present budget.

The Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician
• 3-5 years of practice veterinary experience
• Passion for caring for animals
• Team Player with an energy for collaboration
• Flexible and compassionate
• Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Veterinary Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients in all aspects of a veterinary hospital.
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy.
• Proficient in all exam room operations including physical assessment and legible record keeping. Can educate clients and answer medical. Confident in discussing all aspects of veterinary care. Provides estimates and discuss financial commitments. Explain follow up and home care instructions.
• Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients. Gives SQ, IM and IV injections. Can place IV catheters.
• Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
• Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.
• Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Can effectively position for and take radiographs.

Inventory Management

• Responsible for preparing purchase orders for weekly orders.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of “quantity on hand”, “reorder level”, and “reorder quantity” in the veterinary software.
• Receives orders and update in software.
• Effectively communicates backordered items.
• Handles or oversees delivery receipt and unpacking protocol.
• Handles or oversees computer receipt of all inventory items to reflect accurate inventory-on-hand values.
• Distributes inventory to the correct areas of the hospital.
• Oversees rotation of stock supporting the “first in-first out” theory.
• Handles or oversees inventory counts as directed by the Practice Manager.
• Handles or oversees that no outdated or recalled stock is available for sale.
• Handles or oversees identification of waste within the inventory department and takes corrective action.
• Responsible for monthly controlled drug reconciliation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $21