Austin, TX Veterinary Careers

Located in the cute neighborhood of Clarksville, in central Austin, Highland’s Pet Medical Clinic is a well-established AAHA-accredited veterinary practice that has been caring for the dogs and cats of Austin since the 1970s.

We have wonderful clients willing and able to provide the best veterinary care for their pets. Our ideal candidate is an experienced, creative, driven veterinarian looking to join our family and guide a talented and dedicated team to the next level! All candidates need to be able to display strong guidance, leadership, and proficient surgical skills. We are looking for someone who feels as strongly as we do about providing our patients the highest level of care and showing empathy, every time, for both the patient and the client.

At Highland’s Pet Medical Clinic, our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits:

• Flexible schedule for ideal work-life balance
• Leadership and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off
• Generous CE allowances
• Relocation assistance available
• No on-call duty
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Participation in the Company’s 401 (k) and/or Roth (k) plan
• 100% Liability Coverage
• Licensure reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company’s policy is to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

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Practice
At Highland’s Pet Medical Clinic, we strive to provide exceptional care to our clients and patients during every visit in a caring and compassionate manner, focusing on communication and education so that our clients are well-equipped to be the best pet parents.

We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house ultrasound, blood and urine testing, and the use of external laboratories. Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and an in-hospital surgical suite.

Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
  
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
  
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
  
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
  
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $17.00 – USD $20.00 /Hr.

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