VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Company: Petco
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: November 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and
people!If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting
career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your
wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.Our core values capture that
spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets,
people and our planet.* We love all pets like our own* We're the
future of the pet industry* We're here to improve lives* We drive
outstanding results together* We're welcome as we arePetco is a
category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving
the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000
strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and
Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of
preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're
focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good
for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.Position
Purpose:The purpose of this Veterinarian Technician position
inherently involves providing excellent veterinary care to our
Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal
customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents
the mission and values to all clients and partners. Our Veterinary
Technicians set the tone for the technical and customer support
team in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members,
for fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital
partners.All hospital partners are responsible for performing
duties in a way that creates an environment in which:* The
patient's needs always come first.* Every team member understands
that they have the power to do what it takes to create an
exceptional customer and patient experience.* contentious issues
are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon
as is possible.* exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared
goals benefits the entire organization.Essential Job Functions:The
incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and
responsibilities w ith or without reasonable accommodation:* Greet
clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and
escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs
(temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition
score), record all in the electronic medical record, and begin
documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record
by obtaining and recording a thorough patient history.* Assist
veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery,
dentistry, and euthanasia's, taking direct supervision from the
veterinarian(s) and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader
on Duty.* Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory
samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the
veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record.* Schedule
appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test
results to doctor and clients, maintain and update inventory as
well as client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.*
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support
induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including
checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the
veterinarian), monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them
for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as
needed.* Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including
giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous
therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated
and directed by veterinarian), and safely walk canine patients when
necessary for elimination.* Participate in the training of new
staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.*
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning
of environment based on necessity as well as based on a
pre-determined maintenance schedule.Other Duties and
Responsibilities:* Perform additional duties as assigned.* Provide
backup phone and front desk support as needed.Nature of
Supervision:In all activities related to the care of patients, the
Veterinary Technician will take direct supervision from the
veterinarians as well as the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital
Leader on Duty. For purposes of overall supervision, the Veterinary
Technician takes direction from the Hospital Office
Manager.Planning and Problem Solving:Like all team members, the
Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that
day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an
optimal experience for our patients and clients.Impact:This
position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth
of a productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard
of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this
position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive,
well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired result is
the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee
retention, patient well-being, and customer
satisfaction.Supervisory Responsibility:This position has no
immediate supervisory duties.Education/Experience:* College or
college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a
Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the
hospital is located.* Must have at least 1-year previous experience
as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.*
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Must
be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a
professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful
situations.* Must have telephone and computer skills.* Must be a
team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer
creative ideas, and accept change.Work Environment:The majority of
job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full-service
hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30
pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A
large amount of this partner's time will be spent in direct contact
with clients and their pets.Contacts:This position will regularly
communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies
that provide products and/or services that the practice
utilizes.#LVT #Vettech #petcovettechPetco Animal Supplies, Inc. is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other
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