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Humane Society of Southeast Texas
Veterinary Technician
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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
Vet Tech:
Full Time Monday- Friday Job requires but is not limited to
- Start and Flush catheters
- Required Dental experience
- Required Administration of anesthesia/monitor animals under anesthesia
- Required Diagnosis/Treat minor medical issues under the direction of Vet
- Required Administer daily/monthly meds
- Required Make med/prevention sheets
- Required Administer vaccines/boosters
- Required IDEXX VetLab Station experience
- Required Veterinary Phlebotomy experience
- Required Make age determinations upon intake
- Required Review sick forms
- Required Fecal exams
- Required Sanitation of medical equipment/knowledge of autoclave
- Required Makeup of surgery packs
- Required Ability to be a Self-Starter