Veterinary Technician

Dallas, TX

 We are looking for full time, flexible technicians that are willing to work 10 hours a day, 4 days a week. Schedule may rotate Monday- Sunday. 

Basic Requirements: 

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently when completing basic tasks and procedural skills, and the ability to conduct more advanced tasks under supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals
  • Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
  • ability to learn electronic medical record systems and other software systems used.

Minimum required technical skills:

  • Safely restrain cats and dogs.
  • Assess the attitude and responsiveness of dogs and cats.
  • Obtain vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and capillary refill time.
  • Be able to identify animals in pain or distress
  • IV and IM injections
  • Phlebotomy (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
  • Dosage calculations for medications
  • Monitoring and identifying physiological parameters in patients under sedation
  • Assist during surgical procedures, ensuring the use of proper sterile technique
  • Cleaning, maintaining, and sterilizing surgical instruments
  • Familiarity with sedatives and tranquilizers.
  • Describe steps required and be able to assist in CPR.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation