Job Title: Veterinary Specialty Surgery Technician
Company: The Woodlands Animal Cancer and Referral Center
Location: Spring, TX
About Us: The Woodlands Animal Cancer and Referral Center is located in Spring, TX and is a privately owned specialty hospital! Uniquely, it is the second location, the premier being Pearland Animal Cancer and Referral Center which was the first and only privately owned specialty referral hospital in the Houston area dedicated to patients and clients with cancer! We opened our doors May 22nd of 2023 and are seeking a motivated, talented, experienced individual who is excited about the opportunity to continue to grow the practice and also grow their own skills and knowledge base.
Job Description: The Veterinary Specialty Surgery Technician will work closely with the Lead Surgery Technician in continuing the development of the Surgery Service. The ideal candidate will have strong skills and proven experience in critical care anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, and communication. While experience in specialty surgery is preferred, training is available for candidates with skills in anesthesia, venipuncture, and a detail-oriented approach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtain vital signs including weight, temperature, heart/pulse rate, and more
- Demonstrate safe patient restraint and lifting (< 50 lbs)
- Perform digital radiographs and CT scans
- Proficient in drug calculations and administration
- Draw up medications based on veterinarian's prescriptions
- Proficient in phlebotomy from all vessels
- IV catheter placement
- Anesthesia calculation and administration
- Prepare surgical packs and set up OR
- Perform clinical laboratory procedures
- Support veterinarians and educate clients
- Perform light custodial duties
Qualifications:
- Prefer LVT and/or experienced technician
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or as part of a team
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Veterinary technician: 3 years (Preferred)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Schedule: Min. 10-hour shift, 4 days, overtime
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Location: 26215 Oak Ridge Drive, Spring, TX, 77380
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Short and Long term disability
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Dependable
- People-oriented
- Adaptable/flexible
- Detail-oriented
- Achievement-oriented
Company Culture:
- Detail-oriented
- Stable
- People-oriented
- Team-oriented
Company Website: pearlandvetreferral.com
Company Facebook Page: facebook.com/pearlandvetreferral
Benefit conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
Work Environment: In person only, no remote work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Spring, TX 77380: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person