Veterinary Technician

Austin Urban Vet Center is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working veterinary technician to join our team. This is a full-time position. We're looking for someone who wants to join our team and become part of the Austin Urban Vet Center family. This makes for a bustling and interactive work environment! Job Duties: Exceptional multitasking ability.

Essential technical skills: run labwork, proper restraint, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement. Administer medicines to pets as needed. Keep up-to-date and accurate notes for all pets in our care. Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the entire operation. Enter notes into the computer system. Communicate effectively, politely, and with high levels of customer service with clients and co-workers.

We consider our clients to be a part of our family and we want them to feel welcomed and loved every time they visit. Ability to work well with others. Friendly and hard-working attitude.

Requirements

Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Follow all safety guidelines when handling cleaning chemicals and medicine. Ability to be on your feet for multiple hours at a time. Acknowledging that our client's pets are their children and should be handled with extreme caution and care. Willingness to help- PC proficient. Can't be afraid of poop and pee.

Flexibility Preferred. Hours: The position requires working a mix of opening and closing shifts. The position also requires working some Saturdays. Some holiday shifts are required.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with Pulse software. Previous animal care experience. Other: Applicants must consent to and pass a thorough background check and drug screening test. First 90 days will be a probationary period. Perks: Work with a great team. Discounted vet services for your pets. Work in the heart of downtown Austin. Job Details: Pay: Dependent on experience.

All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the US. Please email your resume.