Vet Tech - Full Time

We are seeking Experienced Veterinary Assistance and Techniciansonly. The ideal candidate for these Full-time position needs to be a self-starter, dependable, punctual, detail oriented, have strong communication skills with both clients and co-workers. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments; and be a team player. Most days run at a very fast pace here. We do not have after-hour emergency or call, but do require rotational weekend and holiday shifts.

Being Veterinary Technician at our clinic would include:

• Receive, handle and treat patients with skill, compassion and care.
• Collection and accurately perform laboratory tests.
• Radiology, care for hospitalized patients, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic dental cleaning and anesthesia monitoring.
• Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office. AVImark knowledge a plus!
• Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving from room to room, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.Frequently lift, carry dogs weighing 50 lbs. Walk and handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Vet Tech: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Galveston, TX 77550 (Required)

Work Location: In person