We have an immediate need for an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant at our Westheimer clinic located in the PetSmart store on Westheimer.
The Technician Assistant performs a variety of patient- and client-care duties, conducts patient assessments, anesthetizes patients, and performs procedures and treatments. This person should be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from both doctors and clients with the ability to prioritize tasks well and think creatively. Technician Assistants strongly believe in the quality of care provided and communicate this sense of assurance to clients.
The ideal candidate will have a high standard of patient care and be able to communicate this sense of assurance to our clients.
Essential Job Duties
- Greets clients and patients and escorts or carries the patient into the exam area. Places the patient on the exam table and prepares for the veterinarian to enter the room. Obtains base information (weight, temperature, etc.) for the pet.
- Assists with transport of animals to different areas of the hospital as needed. Cages and removes animals as needed.
- Notifies the veterinarian when patients in the exam room are ready to be seen. Advises the veterinarian about the nature of the visit, preventive procedures due, and necessary tests.
- Assists the veterinarian with the exam by restraining the animal, preparing forms, and gathering instruments.
- Performs routine suture removals, nail trims, and weight checks. Applies bandages and splints.
- Assists veterinarians and technicians in surgery and dentistry.
- Sterilizes instruments.
- Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
- Bathes patients as needed.
- Assists with patient admits and releases as needed.
- Performs procedures such as pedicures and fluid administration.
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
- At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice
- Demonstrated ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stay on task, work energetically for an entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours.
- Bilingual - Spanish is a plus.
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
We care about our employees' personal well-being and believe each employee contributes to the success and growth of our Company. In support of that we offer a variety of rewards and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, 401k that we match, paid time off, life insurance, LTD, employee pet discounts.
CyFair Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CyFair does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.