Austin Urban Vet Center

Veterinary Technician

Austin, TexasFull-time
$18 - $23 hourly
About the Job
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.