Veterinary Technician - Non-Credentialed

About the Hospital:

At Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch, we are a fast paced, tech driven, 4-doctor practice in Farmers Branch, TX seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Our state of the art facility includes a full in house laboratory, digital radiology and digital dental radiology. Our mission is to improve the comfort and well-being of our patients by providing progressive and compassionate veterinary care at an affordable cost.

Job Description

The Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant is the primary support to our doctors and patients. The Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant must be able to communicate well with clients while showing care and concern for their pets. They begin the process by bringing the client to the room for examination and continue to assist the doctor through the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. If you have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strive to never stop learning, and love working with animals, Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch may be the place for you!

Ideal Candidate:

•  Experienced Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant
•  Skilled in surgical assisting, anesthetic monitoring, dental prophylaxis,  dental radiographs.
•  Comfortable speaking to client’s different scenarios: obtaining an accurate and history to present to the doctor, discussing prescribed medications, discussing treatment plans and reviewing discharge instructions. 
•  Proficient in venipuncture, injection (SQ, IM, IV), IV catheter placement
•  Comfortable reading in house cytologies and urinalysis. 
•  Reliable, trustworthy, compassionate, patient and organized. 
•  Finds importance and value in creating a positive relationship and experience for the clients and patients. 
•  Willing to work on call emergency shifts as need
•  Experience working with Cornerstone is a plus. 
•  Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol
•  Support veterinarians in procedures using accurate restraint and know how to restrain fractious patients
•  Maintain and use equipment such as IDEXX Procycte/CatalystOne
•  Take radiographs, with knowledge of accurate positioning and techniques
•  Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse and respiration
•  Complete anal glands, ear cleanings and nail trims

Qualifications

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         1+ years of experience

·         Must have knowledge of veterinary terminology, supplies and procedures

·         Confident in your skillset and readiness to learn what you don’t know already

·         Must be bright, friendly and effective communicator in order to communicate client, doctors and team members

·         Professional appearance requires; scrubs are worn at all times

·         Work well independently and in a group setting

Benefits offered

·         Health Benefits including dental/vision

·         Short/Long Term Disability

·         Life Insurance/ADD Insurance

·         HSA/FSA Offered

·         401k

·         PTO

·         CE

·         Employee Pet Discount and Pet Insurance

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.