• Job Description

  Req#: 9029

  Who we are:

  Custer McDermott Animal Hospital in Plano, TX is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician. This is the job for you if you are passionate about animals and want to work in a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team.

  Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

  • Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines

  • Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission

  • Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people

  • Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors

  • Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications

  • Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.

  Veterinary Technician Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience as a veterinary technician (required) including the following:

  • Advanced animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, lab work, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred

  We enjoy a positive clinic culture and benefits to help keep things going smoothly, including:

  Financial Benefits:

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • 529 Savings Plan

  • Tuition Support Program

  • Referral bonus program

  Wellness Benefits:

  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision

  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance

  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child

  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off

  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

  • Pet discounts on services and products

  • Pet food discount program

  Workplace Benefits:

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

  • Professional development opportunities

  • State license reimbursement

  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement

  • Continuing education allowance

  • Uniform allowance

  • A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!

  Lifestyle Benefits:

  • Six paid holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee discount program

  Grab this amazing opportunity to join a company that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Custer McDermott Animal Hospital's Veterinary Technician job opening today!

  Learn more about us here www.texasveterinary.com

  Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Custer McDermott Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

• About the company

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