Top 9 Veterinary assistant/technician Jobs in San Marcos Tx

Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Williams-Sebby Veterinary Clinic —San Marcos, TX
- $14 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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My Buddy's Pet Resort —San Marcos, TX
- $13 - $15 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Medication administration
- Heavy lifting
- US work authorization
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Petco —Kyle, TX
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant
Wimberley Veterinary Clinic —Wimberley, TX
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Doggie Daycare Attendant
Gruene Gables Pet Resort —New Braunfels, TX
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic —Dripping Springs, TX
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Emergency Doctor's Assistant
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency —Austin, TX
- $19 - $23 an hour
- Overtime
- Patient monitoring
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Technician - South Austin
CityVet —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Technician
Startz Veterinary —Canyon Lake, TX
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Williams-Sebby Veterinary Clinic -
San Marcos, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$14 - $19 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Employee discount
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Pet care
Veterinary Technician Certification
Triage
Laboratory experience
IV insertion
Animal disease control
Animal restraint

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Veterinary Technician works hand-in-hand with veterinarians to ensure quality patient care, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work. The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, and euthanasia as well as client education, marketing, and inventory maintenance.

Technicians may also see their appointments for procedures such as suture removal, nail trim, vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required, labwork, surgery admission and discharge, and boarding entrance exams.

This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations.

This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position. The Veterinary Technician is under the direct guidance and supervision of the Lead Veterinary Technician and Veterinarians.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical: 65%

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity
Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and weights
Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs
Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian; use and maintain IV pump.
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes, and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate, tactful, professional manner
Take radiographs – processes rads demonstrate proper positioning techniques
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea, and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay, and neuter procedures, and boarding.
Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use.
Perform client callbacks
Assist kennel staff
Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies
Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical - Lab:

Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic, and ultrasonographic equipment.
Report diagnostic testing to veterinarians
Maintain quality controls and record keeping on in-house lab equipment • Complete proper sample preparation and paperwork for reference lab tests
Fill prescriptions per veterinarians’ instructions; double-check for accuracy; have another employee sign (two signatures on each prescription that leaves our hospital).

Technical - Surgery

Admit patients scheduled for anesthetic procedures • Keep surgical materials stocked; prepare gown and surgical packs or oversee this process
Check oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger system; turn off scavenger system after surgical procedures are completed
Prepare surgery suite for surgery in collaboration with surgery assistant
Prepare instruments; know the type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
Perform induction/intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient prep
Monitor patients post-operatively • Clean surgery suite and instruments following hospital sterilization protocols
Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
Accurately calculate and record all medications and injections administered
Ensure all surgery patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state

Technical - Dentistry

Clean, scale, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instruments
Perform fluoride treatments
Record dental problems in the record and report to the veterinarian
Assist veterinarians with performing oral extractions or other dental procedures
Take before & after photos to be sent to the client
Text client via ipad app when patient has woken up from surgery to advise the veterinarian will contact them soon but all went well
Take dental radiographs for each tooth on each patient Technical

Medical Records

Update medical records as needed
Communicate with doctors and technicians through notations in medical records
Record necessary (highlighted) information for hospitalized patients
Create estimates/treatment plans and communicate them effectively and thoroughly, with confidence, to clients

Housekeeping Duties: 10%

Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment area; all surfaces
Maintain equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming pet hair from wheels and equipment
Keep food and drinks out of the treatment area and surgery suite; any place not permitted by OSHA • Discard syringes, vials, and containers in appropriate contain

Administrative Duties: 20%

Inventory

Log controlled drugs
Assist with inventory physical count
Know how to use inventory module in Cornerstone
Unpack deliveries, reconcile against packing slip, and restock supplies

Safety

Follow OSHA requirements Follow practice’s health and safety protocols
Maintain SDS manual and follow proper protocols
Be knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA; ensure everyone is in compliance; inform the Lead Veterinary Technician or Practice Manager of any regulatory issues

Administrative

Assist CSRs when they need help
Attend staff and department meetings Professional Growth Duties: 3%
Attend continuing education for technicians, minimum of 10 hours annually

Network

with technicians from other practices
You are encouraged to read veterinary and technician journals
You are encouraged to belong to professional associations or forums

***Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Veterinary Technician to qualify for this position.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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