Coulter Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Amarillo, Texas
Job Summary
Coulter Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Amarillo, Texas.
The General Medicine Technician position is a very demanding job that consists of, not only assisting but preparing all aspects the veterinarian will need in the clinic, radiology, surgery, and any other areas of the hospital as needed.
AmeriVet offers comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, pet care discounts, career development, and opportunities across over 200+ locations.
Matching Summary
Coulter Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Amarillo, Texas.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Venipuncture and catheter placement
Analyze fecal samples
Perform blood work
Administer injectable and oral medications
Drug dose calculations
Critical care medicine
Fluid therapy and oxygen therapy
Nice-to-have
Collaborative teamwork atmosphere
Compassionate and quality medicine
Treat patients/clients like family
Kindness and respect for clients
Getting to know patients from puppyhood through geriatric years
Key Requirements
Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Must be dependable, organized, and self-motivated
Must be able to perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and analyze fecal samples
Must be able to perform blood work, position and acquire radiographs, give injectable and oral medications, drug dose calculations, and be well versed in critical care medicine
Must understand fluid therapy and how to administer anesthesia and oxygen therapy
Must possess the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, and move) up to 50 pounds
Able to stay on task and work energetically for the entire shift, sometimes exceeding 12 hours per day