Veterinary

SURGERY TECHNICIANS

West Alabama Animal Clinic Houston, TX Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Qualifications Surgery assistance Companion animal handling Direct patient care Customer communication Veterinary surgical assistance experience Teamwork Preoperative patient preparation Patient monitoring Interpersonal skills Peripheral intravenous cannulation Companion animal medicine Animal blood collection Assisting medical staff Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Surgery Veterinary radiography operation Attention to detail Anesthesiology Dog handling Dental x-ray Medical laboratory work experience Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Animal patient charting Dental equipment Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary post-operative care Patient treatment Veterinary dentistry Veterinary dental prophylaxis experience Full Job Description About Us West Alabama Animal Clinic is a privately owned, eight doctor small animal practice that has proudly served the Houston community since 1988. We are committed to providing high-quality veterinary medicine, exceptional patient care, and a supportive team environment. Our well-established clinic is known for its loyal clientele, experienced staff, and strong employee retention. Veterinary Technician Position

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We are ONLY hiring experienced veterinary technicians with hands-on surgery and dental experience in dogs and cats. This is not an entry-level position. Applicants without previous small animal surgical and dental experience will not be considered. We are seeking a dependable, self-motivated Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing outstanding patient care. Required Experience Candidates must have experience with: Surgical patient preparation and recovery Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Assisting with canine and feline surgical procedures Performing dental prophylaxis procedures Taking and interpreting dental radiographs Dental charting IV catheter placement Blood collection and laboratory procedures Hospitalized patient care Confident restraint and handling of dogs and cats What We're Looking For Compassionate and empathetic toward pets and their owners Strong communication skills with clients and team members Detail-oriented with excellent medical record keeping Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated Able to remain calm and efficient during busy or emergency situations Team player with a positive attitude Comfortable using veterinary software (Cornerstone experience is a plus) Proactive and able to anticipate patient and doctor needs Flexible and willing to assist where needed Why Join Our Team? Competitive pay based on experience Benefits package available Supportive and collaborative work environment Established, respected practice with a loyal client base Opportunity to work alongside seven experienced veterinarians Please note: We are specifically seeking technicians with previous surgery and dental experience in canine and feline medicine. If you do not have this experience, please do not apply. Visit www.

WestAlabamaAnimalClinic.com for more information about our clinic.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person