Vet Tech

1 - 2 years experience, 8 hour shift Mon - Fri, weekends as needed.

Amarillo Vet Clinic is searching for a reliable and hardworking vet tech to join our small family-oriented team. The position starts immediately. The ideal candidate will be passionate about companion pets, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, be a team player, and be willing to assist our veterinarian and staff in a variety of tasks that provide best care and outcome for our patients.

Job Duties

• Professionally communicating with clients and co-workers.
• Assisting veterinarian with exams, surgeries, monitoring, anesthesia, digital x-ray, placing IV catheters, collecting specimens, and filling prescriptions.
• Obtaining and maintaining patient records.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments, equipment, and rooms.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Primary Job Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• Frequently bending, standing, stooping, sitting, walking, with ability to speak and listen while working.
• Capturing and safely restraining stronger and more active patients.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally handling dogs and other animals weighing up to and over 150 pounds with co-worker assistance.

Job Type: Full Time

Expected hours per week: 40

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Mon - Fri, weekends as needed.