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Frontier Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$35,959 / year median in Texas
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Technician Frontier Veterinary Clinic - 4.7 Abilene, TX Job Details Full-time $14 - $19 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Company Description Frontier Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital that provides thorough, compassionate, modern, and affordable care for your animals. Formerly known as Mobile Veterinary Clinic, we have been serving Abilene's pets and their families since 1976. It is our mission to positively impact people's lives through the health and wellness of their pets. Click here to learn more! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're looking for: A high work ethic and positive attitude team member Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus Weekend availability Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely Interpret medical records and record client history accurately Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency Additional Information We offer our staff: