Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care - North Texas Veterinary Clinic

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

Experience as a veterinary technician is required!

Compensation: $21-25/hr

Shift Details: We are planning to open Urgent Care in August and would want to train within our GP ahead of time. Must have weekend availability- Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm. Options for working in GP and UC to work full time hours available.

*We are closed for all major holidays! *No boarding and no grooming.

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

Collecting blood (jugular and cephalic)

Ability to perform laboratory tests such as: fecal tests, heartworm tests and urinalysis and reading cytologies

Ability to place catheters in dogs and cats

Preparing animals for surgery and anesthetic monitoring

Performing dentals (scaling and polishing)

Ability to perform nail trims and express anal glands

Administering medications and vaccines

Preparing and labeling medications

Walking and feeding animals when needed

Knowledge of veterinary terminology

Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to educate clients

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 growing 4-doctor practice. We moved into a brand new custom-built hospital in May of 2021 and our new hospital features a spacious lobby with a fireplace, coffee bar and 6 exam rooms! We have a semi-paperless system with Abaxis and IDEXX lab equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, K-Laser, dental x-ray, Cornerstone and Smartflow software, and state-of-the-art surgery and dental suites. (Check out a few pics of our new facility on our website - www.northtexasvetclinic.com)

We provide a comfortable and fun-loving work environment with many benefits, including employee pet discounts, paid holidays, paid vacation, health / dental / vision insurance, 401K and maternity benefits, as well as profit-sharing bonus opportunities. Pay is based on skill level and experience.

We believe in serving others. That is our foundational approach to all things we do. We serve each other, our clients and our community. If you are personable, hard-working and work well in a team environment with a willingness-to-serve attitude, then we'd love for you to be a part of our cohesive and caring team!

Job Summary: This position provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with employees and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities. 

How you'll make an impact: 

• 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. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Some veterinary industry experience required. 
• 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. 

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.