Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Westchase Veterinary Center in search of an experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant. Certification not required, but additional compensation may be available to certified individuals.

About us:

• We are a 6 doctor practice open 7 days a week, including most holidays.
• We are available for our patients from 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday – Friday, and 8:00am – 5:00pm on the weekends.
• We are a “paper light” practice, and we are very digitally connected to our clients.
• We offer our patients surgical appointments Monday-Friday. We perform a variety of surgical procedures, and providing veterinary dental care is a major part of our surgical load.
• We treat companion animals, big and small. We do care for exotic species in addition to dogs and cats.
• We provide our patients with routine and wellness care along with advanced medical care including hospitalization, in-house laboratory tests, and some emergency care.
• We value our veterinary technicians and their observations about our patients. We have open communication between our nursing staff and our veterinarians. The medical staff works as a team to provide the best possible care to our patients.
• We take pride in offering our patients and their owners a high standard of veterinary and client care.

Who we are looking for:

• A technician or nurse who has previous experience in the veterinary field, and excels in patient care and client communication.
• A positive person who is passionate about veterinary medicine and patient care, and is able to educate clients in a professional, courteous manner.
• Someone with basic computer literacy to enter patient records and to keep in touch with our clients through all available channels.
• A person who has the physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. You should also be able to assist in lifting or carrying a patient or object weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• A technician or nurse who is able to triage patients and recognize medical problems quickly. In addition, you should be a detail-oriented person who is able to make good decisions, and respond quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care. 
• A person who is available at least 32 hours a week, with availability including some evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.  Part-time hours may be available depending on availablity.
• A technician or nurse who is proficient in vaccine protocol, animal restraint, radiography, venipuncture, and the use of IV fluids pumps. 
• A person who has the willingness to be a team player and is open to learning new things to advance their knowledge.

What we have to offer:

• We value a work-life balance, and do our best to meet all shift preferences and time off requests. In addition, we offer 5 days of Paid Sick Leave per year, and up to 80 hours of Paid Vacation Leave after your first 90 days. 
• We offer excellent veterinary discounts to pets under your care including exotic species.
• We have optional health, vision and dental insurance along with other ancillary benefits including life insurance and short- and long-term disability. 
• You have the option to contribute to a 401K package with a percentage matching
• We have the possibility of budget based quarterly bonuses.
• School/Financial assistance if pursuing certification
• We will be offering a starting wage of $17-22 commiserate with experience and certifications.