Veterinary Technician Job at Thrive Pet Healthcare in Richardson

Description: Veterinary Technician Canyon Creek Animal Clinic Richardson, TX Canyon Creek Animal Clinic hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our INCREDIBLE team! At Canyon Creek Animal Clinic, we provide primary care, diagnostic testing, acupuncture and a variety of surgical services for dogs and cats in Richardson, Plano and North Dallas. We are proud to be feline friendly. Canyon Creek Animal Clinic understands the special role your pet plays in your family life, and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in your animal's health care. Our jobs are not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your friend healthy and happy. As a Veterinary Technician you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. Experience Skills Requirementsbr/br/2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required) Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays) and certain holidays Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care. Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning. Prepare animals and instruments for surgery Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other Are paw-positive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients. Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician! Role Responsibilitiesbr/br/Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments. Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. You’ll Grow with Usbr/br/Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.