Job Description
DescriptionHighland Park Animal Hospital is now hiring for an experienced, compassionate, and driven full-time veterinary technician to join our team!
Schedule: 10-hour shifts. Weekend availability preferred.
Highland Park Animal Hospital is a renowned veterinary practice serving the Dallas community. We are seeking a Veterinary Technician to join us at Dallas' most elite practice!
After 57 years in this historical community, we now operate in a three-story luxury hospital. We are proud to offer routine care for cats and dogs in the Dallas area along with preventative care, non-routine care, emergency care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, in-house lab testing, laser therapy, ultrasonography, radiology, orthopedics, TPLO, fracture repair, FHO, MLP, endoscopy, grooming, and boarding.
We invest in all of our employees and encourage personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- IV catheter placement
- blood draws
- anesthesia monitoring
- knowledge of vaccines and other preventative care.
- rooming clients and patients
- taking medical history and temperature
- administering vaccines and medications
- restraining patients
- cleaning wounds
- assisting the veterinarian on routine services
- consulting with clients on medications, established and new services, and answering questions from clients.
- calling clients to discuss basic concerns
- performing specialized care such as assisting a veterinarian during surgery
- monitoring a patient under anesthesia
- performing teeth cleanings
- taking radiographs
- assisting with ultrasounds and emergency procedures
- assisting operations such as cleaning kennels
- maintaining cleanliness of the hospital
- answering the phone as needed
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- High school or equivalent.
- At least one year of veterinary experience is required.
- A self-starter and problem solver with an upbeat, can-do attitude
- A team player with a love for animals and people.
- A desire to take on new challenges, learn and improve skills.
- Good communication and leadership skills with a focus on exceptional customer service.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and tidy appearance.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k with company match.
- Continuing education allowance.
- 24/7 access to a peer-to-peer mental well-being platform, Kindly Human.
- Training and career development.