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Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital- Round Rock

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Doctors Assistant

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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$32,450 / year median in Texas

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is hiring an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care Team in Round Rock, TX! If you love working with emergency cases and have a passion for working alongside a Veterinary Health Care Team, apply with us today! •One year minimum of animal related experience required.•About this role The doctor's assistant (DA) is an essential member of the healthcare team and serves as an extension of the doctor. By working closely with an assigned doctor, the DA performs specific tasks that allow the doctor to concentrate on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. These tasks include communicating with other departments, patient families, and referring veterinarians, entering medical data, and providing exceptional customer service through organizational tasks that reduce wait times. This role enables you to establish a strong connection with patients and clients and to promote the human-animal-veterinary bond. Responsibilities and Functions Inputting and maintaining patient records Supporting doctors and clients in medical visits Promoting patient flow to minimize client wait times and increase overall efficiency. Communicating effectively with the referring veterinarians and hospitals in the community. Patient discharges Required Qualifications More than one year of experience in the veterinary hospital as a technician, liaison, or CCA, or equivalent experience in human medicine Sufficient computer experience (Word, Excel) and the ability to learn various veterinary software programs Outstanding customer service skills Professional-level typing skills Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately Excellent clear communication skills Exceptional organizational skills Must be attentive and demonstrate a high level of respect to referring veterinarians, clients, and co-workers Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on your feet for long periods
SCHEDULE
Day shift (Wednesday - Saturday) Weekends and holidays are required. No on-call.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent. Basic customer service skills are required. Basic computer skills are necessary. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire. Short Term Disability paid for by employer Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options Long Term Disability option Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000) Team Member Discounts for Pet Care Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation LGBTQIA+ support with
FOLX HEALTHCARE
(if UMR enrolled) Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled) Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand Personal pet discounts. Partnership with Purdue University's online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program. We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.