Surgical Patient Care Veterinary Technician

Description

Position at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital- Round Rock

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

CENTRAL TEXAS VETERINARY SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY HOSPITALS

The Patient Care Technician is crucial in providing Advanced Veterinary Care in the Surgery Department of Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital. This position aligns with our purpose statement of enhancing the quality of life for our patients.

CORE VALUES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform quality work within the scope of Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital's mission and Core Values.
• Work with personal accountability and exceptional morale.
• Interact professionally, with integrity, and with compassion with coworkers, clients, and patients in accordance with this organization's core values.
• Work effectively and independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Commit to providing excellent, high-quality care to patients and clients.
• Monitor vitals, pain levels, activity, cleanliness, and treatments to assist in the recovery of post-operative patients.
• Monitor and respond to client messages on patient care voicemail.

• Provide general nursing care and comfort to patients in the treatment room.
• Be consistently punctual and ready to work at the start of each shift.
• Handle stress and pressure with poise and tact.
• Receive constructive criticism and take responsibility for actions.
• Be reliable and dependable, and possess common sense and good judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Veterinary technician experience is required; licensure is preferred.
3. Experience with post-operative patient monitoring.
4. Customer service and computer skills are necessary.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options are available, starting on the first of the month following the hire date.
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options are included.
• Long Term Disability options.
• The employer pays for Short-Term Disability.
• Complimentary life insurance is $15,000, with the option to purchase additional voluntary benefits for oneself or one's family.
• Personal pet discounts.
• Annual voucher to use for the purchase of scrubs, outerwear, shoes, etc.
• Partnership with Purdue University's online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time. The employee is also required to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Employees are expected to request assistance lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• The role may involve exposure to radiation, gas sterilization using ethylene oxide, and hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances.
• Possible exposure to contagious diseases, unpleasant odors, and noises.
• Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal waste is possible.

Working as a Patient Care Technician at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals is a challenging and rewarding career. Patient Care Technicians are expected to participate actively in our mission to provide our clients and their pets with the highest-quality care.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports each partner hospital's unique culture and individuality while empowering the hospital teams in their patient care. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.