Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians
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Coulter Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join their team in Amarillo, Texas. The role involves providing support in various clinical settings, emphasizing compassionate care and teamwork, while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
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Job Summary
Coulter Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, aiming to provide compassionate and quality medicine.
The General Medicine Technician position involves assisting veterinarians in clinic, radiology, surgery, and other hospital areas, as well as patient care and client communication.
Benefits include competitive pay, pet care discounts, career development, and opportunities within AmeriVet's growing network of partnering practices.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Coulter Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join their team in Amarillo, Texas. The role involves providing support in various clinical settings, emphasizing compassionate care and teamwork, while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assist veterinarian in clinic and surgery
Provide veterinary support in examination room
Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians
Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
Analyze fecal samples and perform blood work
Administer injectable and oral medications
Perform drug dose calculations
Well versed in critical care medicine
Understand fluid therapy and anesthesia administration
Manipulate up to 50 pounds
Nice-to-have
Compassionate and quality medicine
Collaborative teamwork atmosphere
Kindness and care for animals
Respect for the client
Getting to know patients from puppyhood through geriatric years
Key Requirements
1 year Veterinary Technician Experience (Preferred)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Dependable, organized, and self-motivated
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
Able to work energetically for the entire shift, sometimes exceeding 12 hours per day