Veterinary Technician - North Texas Veterinary Clinic

North Texas Veterinary Clinic has an opportunity for a full time Veterinary Technician to join our team! 

Location: 110 Wall-Price Keller Rd, Keller, TX 76248 

Shift Details:

Full-time 35-40 hours per week

Must be able to arrive to work by 7:45am.

Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8-6 and Saturdays 8-12. Must be available to work rotating Saturdays.

We are closed for all major holidays! We do not do any pet boarding!

Compensation: $17-21/hr (increases with experience)

North Texas Veterinary Clinic is seeking a responsible, flexible, teachable, pet-loving, and people-loving veterinary technician assistant for our progressive small animal hospital.

Do you have a passion for working with animals? Have you always wanted a job in the veterinary field but didn't know where to start? Here is your chance! We're seeking a hard-working individual who is eager to learn and who truly wants to be in this field long-term. As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will start from the ground up, assisting the technicians and doctors with daily duties, while also going through our extensive training program, where you will learn how to be a full-functioning, fully-trained Veterinary Technician!

Veterinary Technician Assistant skills/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Restraining animals for examinations, nail trims, blood draws etc.
Assisting and overseeing technician appointments
Cleaning kennels, restocking inventory and other supplies
Assisting the technicians and/or doctors with various tasks
Walking and feeding animals when needed
Exceptional customer service skills and a willingness to help others
Our belief is to provide our patients with the kind of compassion and superior healthcare that we would expect for our own beloved pets and we want a team member who also believes in this same philosophy.

We are a busy 4-doctor practice. Our brand new clinic features a spacious lobby with a fireplace, coffee bar and 6 examination rooms! Check out our website for a few pictures - www.northtexasvetclinic.com. We have a semi-paperless system with Zoetis and Idexx lab equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, K-Laser, dental x-ray, Cornerstone software, Smartflow software and state-of-the-art surgery and dental suites. We provide a comfortable and fun-loving work environment with many benefits, including employee pet discounts, paid holidays, paid vacation & retirement packages. Group health insurance is also available. Pay is based on experience, skills and work schedule.

If you are personable, hard-working and work well in a team environment with a willingness-to-serve attitude, then come be a part of this cohesive and caring team!

Benefits We Offer:

• Yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
• Education discount for staff who desire to become a Licensed Technician (some eligibility requirements)

Job Summary:The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. 

Essential Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:
• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
• Take part in training as necessary.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
• Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.
Required Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:
• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.