The Animal and Medical and Surgical Hospital of Frisco is a progressive, two-doctor small animal hospital committed to quality patient care and customer service. We have been a part of the Frisco community for over 15 years and have developed strong relationships with our clients. If you are looking for a place that will value you and what you contribute every day this is the "home" for you.

We are looking for a qualified Veterinary Technician to assist the doctor in improving the quality of patient care and enhancing the customer experience. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceuticals, common diseases, and preventative health care recommendations.  The ideal candidate must be willing to do whatever is necessary to provide the best care for their patients.

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

• Triaging patients, taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
• Aiding in physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, dental procedures, surgeries, and immunizations.
• Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy.
• Processing specimens in in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Calculating medication dosages and providing dosage instructions for clients.
• Entering patients' service charges into computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.
• Assisting in client education, marketing, and inventory maintenance.

Veterinary Technician Requirements:

• 2+ years work experience as Veterinary Technician.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.
• Team player.