Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician

Eye Care for Animals Austin has an  AMAZING opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in Austin! Typical days worked are Monday-Friday. 

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Eye Care for Animals Austin we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

Our home is Austin, but we are part of a national community forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Eye Care for Animals Austin you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We have an incredible group of specialty and emergency doctors that are willing to teach and support our team members. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow from our team.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Our ideal candidate is someone who likes to work hard and strives to provide excellent customer service. Other qualifications include:

• Previous Veterinary Technician/assistant experience required
• Licensed Veterinary Technician highly preferred but not required
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Eager to learn and is self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with a smile

Job Overview:

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice.  Tasks include animal handling, pre and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into the client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications. 

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for Veterinary Technicians
• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU and AtDove available
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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