Veterinary Technician - Vet Assistant

If you're eager to make a difference in the lives of local pets while expanding your animal care skills, become a full-time Veterinary Technician - Vet Assistant at Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic in Austin, TX! We offer competitive pay of $18.00 - $22.00 per hour and amazing benefits that include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• A retirement plan
• Employee pet healthcare discounts
• An employee assistance program
• A bonus and referral program
• Professional education benefits

WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT AT BEE CAVE VETERINARY CLINIC?

At Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic, we take pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians. Our team fosters a welcoming environment for both clients and pets. We strive to ensure our employees have a healthy work-life balance while offering competitive wages and excellent benefits that show our appreciation. Join our caring and supportive team and become part of a veterinary medicine organization that values your contributions and supports your career development!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - VET ASSISTANT:

As our Veterinary Technician - Vet Assistant, your day is as dynamic as the animals we care for. You'll assist with surgeries by preparing patients, placing IVs, and supporting our doctors during procedures. You'll take X-rays, place catheters, and perform venipuncture with ease. When you're not helping in the treatment area, you'll engage with clients, answering questions, providing health tips, and educating pet owners on preventative care. You'll also contribute to front desk operations by scheduling appointments and maintaining health records. In between patient care, you'll help ensure the clinic remains clean, safe, and welcoming-feeding pets, cleaning enclosures, and even taking them for walks when needed. Every day brings a new challenge, and you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their families!

You'll work 36 - 40 hours per week, with no weekends! Our clinic is open:

• Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Veterinary Assisting experience
• Possesses a thorough understanding of patient care
• Expertise in conducting detailed history-taking for exams
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, medication, and diagnostics
• Effectively communicates the full benefits of recommended dental services
• Adept at educating clients on the importance of vaccines and the use of heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives
• Strong communication, time management, detail-oriented, and customer service skills
• Team player

We'd prefer a candidate with at least one year of surgical assisting experience, but we will train the right person! Experience taking X-rays, performing dental prophylaxis, or using Shepherd software would be a bonus.

READY TO APPLY?

Joining our team is as easy as a wag of a tail. Complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application and let the excitement begin!

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.