Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Garland, Texas

Description

What You'll Do:

• • Perform patient assessments and obtain accurate medical histories
  • Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition
  • Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
  • Calculate and administer fluid therapy accurately
  • Place and maintain intravenous catheters
  • Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Provide compassionate nursing care and patient comfort
  • Assist with medical treatments and patient recovery
• • Collect blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples
  • Perform venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
  • Run in-house laboratory diagnostics including CBCs, urinalysis, fecals, and infectious disease testing
  • Prepare and evaluate laboratory samples
  • Assist with ECGs and diagnostic testing
• • Prepare patients for surgical procedures
  • Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
  • Monitor anesthetic depth, ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and temperature
  • Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
  • Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
  • Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• • Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
  • Position patients safely and effectively
  • Follow radiation safety protocols and OSHA standards
  • Assist with digital imaging management
• • Educate pet owners regarding treatments, medications, preventative care, and post-operative instructions
  • Provide discharge instructions and answer client questions
  • Deliver compassionate support during difficult medical situations and end-of-life care
  • Build trusting relationships with clients through exceptional service
• • Assist with triage and urgent patient care when needed
  • Perform basic life support and CPR
  • Monitor critical patients and maintain accurate medical records
  • Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with advanced technical skills
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine and patient care
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• RVT, LVT, or CVT credentials
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assistance experience
• Digital radiography experience
• In-house laboratory diagnostic experience

• Venipuncture and blood collection
• IV catheter placement and maintenance
• Medication calculations and administration
• Fluid therapy management
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assistance
• Digital radiography
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Animal restraint and handling
• Medical record documentation
• Emergency patient support and CPR

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and assist with larger patients as needed
• Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)  
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 
• Training and career development 
• Paid license fees and dues 
• Generous CE allowance 
• Paid VTS specialization