Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want weekends off and a four-day work week? How about extended holidays? That's just one of the amazing benefits of working at RAWC! We are currently closed on weekends and offer extended holidays too! We're also super fun to work with! Just check out Facebook and rawcvet.com to see all the fun we have!!

Rayford Animal Wellness Clinic (RAWC) is a high volume, fast-paced, three doctor, full service veterinary clinic located in Spring, TX. We offer affordable, quality veterinary care for our clients and patients. We are looking for another experienced RAWCstar (rockstar) technician to join our team.

Our veterinary technicians play a vital role in the practice. A well qualified technician is expected to be proficient in the following skills:

• Obtain good patient history
• Venipuncture - jugular, cephalic, lateral/medial saphenous veins
• Catheter placement
• Cystocentesis
• Knowledge of vaccines, medications, and medical conditions (i.e. diabetes, thyroid disease, pancreatits, etc.)
• Animal restraint (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds)
• Radiology
• Vital signs
• Drug calculations
• Administration of medications and vaccines
• Emergency triage and care
• Assist in surgery
• Laboratory tests (blood work, urinalysis, cytology, etc.)
• Communicate and educate clients
• Time management
• Maintain medical records (filling out SOAPs) - our technicians complete most of the SOAPs
• Other duties to include, cleaning, stocking, and helping the team when needed
• Friendly and compassionate towards clients and fellow RAWCstars via all forms of communication (in person, over the phone/text, and e-mail).
• Team-player. We expect a teammate that enjoys being part of a team and wants to make the clinic a better place for our patients, our clients, and staff.
• Remain calm, efficient, and professional during a medical crisis and with upset clients.
• Love animals
• Self-driven
• Problem solver
• Computer literate
• Basic math skills

Schedule:

• Full-time - 40 hours per week
• Four day work week at 10 hours per day
• Hours are typically 8am - 6pm but can vary. Must be flexible with schedule.

Benefits:

• Profit Share
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance

Pay is negotiable and based on experience.

Please do not call the clinic to check on application status. We receive a high volume of phone calls. You can send inquiries to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed and if qualifications are met, you will receive an e-mail or phone call in regards to the status of your application.