Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology
Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology in Austin TX United States
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Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology Eye Care for Animals Far West Location: Austin, TX 78731 Time Type: Part-Time
Share Apply Now Save Job Saved Description Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology Part-time Far West 3908a Far West Blvd Ste A Austin, Texas 78731 Eye Care for Animals Far West ECFA is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At ECFA, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support tools and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrives national resources.
About You As a Vet Tech, you will play an important role in pets lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to surgery assistance to support services, including admitting and discharging patients.
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 database • Extensive client interaction • Preparing medications
Other qualifications include:
• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required • Licensed Technician 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 • Proficient computer skills, including email uploading, downloading files, and typing • Ability to multi-task with a smile
Why work at Eye Care for Animals Far West? If you love working with animals and are looking to grow your career in the veterinary field, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team. Our staff is passionate about providing the highest quality ophthalmic care to improve the lives of our patients.
Were looking for someone who works hard, thrives in a team environment, and is committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We also invest heavily in our teams growth and development, providing an emotionally intelligent work environment and prioritizing a healthy work-life balance to support long-term success and satisfaction.
Benefits - our care in action Competitive pay 401k with employer match Mental health resources Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, youll be able to make connections, access opportunities, and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
Youll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveULive • Virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills • A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital • Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement • Move into any specialty hospital type or environment - across the nation • Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an hourly pay rate starting at $20-$25 per hour for non-licensed techs and $25-$30 per hour for licensed techs. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive Vet-founded and Austin-born Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrives extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where We Thrive Together.
We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
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