Texas Litter Control · 3 months ago
Vet Technician - Surgery
Texas Litter Control - Tomball Clinic
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTexas Litter Control is focused on providing care for animals, and they are seeking a Vet Technician to assist in surgical procedures. The role involves preparing animals for surgery, monitoring their recovery, and maintaining medical records while ensuring safety and proper handling of the animals.
Health CareNon ProfitVeterinary
Responsibilities
Prepare cats and dogs for surgery
Answer questions from pet owners during check in and check out
Watch animals through surgery and recovery
Perform standard vet tech duties as seen fit by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager
Communicate with customers via the phone and in person about drugs, anesthesia, vaccinations, surgery related issues, post op instructions
Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow with a huge emphasis on safety of the staff and patients
Properly handle animals at all times during movements various areas and while restraining animals
Basic palpation
Shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, intubation for preparation for surgery
Maintain proper medical records which include but are not limited to: surgical records, prescriptions, drug logs, etc
Monitor recovering animals
Clean kennels by following Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards
Make sterile surgical packs
Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director as they are detected
Laundry
Mopping
Maintain proper stock of supplies in all areas of the clinic
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Basic Computer Skills
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Customer Service Experience
Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required
Regular and predictable attendance is required
The ability to move about to coordinate work within observation rooms
The ability to stand for long periods of time and in excess of 5 hours
Frequent bending, stooping, and crouching
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Company
Texas Litter Control
Texas Litter Control is a spay/neuter and vaccination clinic for cats and dogs.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase