West Gate Pet and Bird Hospital is located in Austin, TX and has been serving the community since 1986. We area full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to traditional and exotic pets. We proudly welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at West Gate and Bird Hospital, our entire team is committed to providing personal attention to the concerns of the pet owner while utilizing the latest advantages that technology has to offer for patient care to provide the best value. We do believe that effective care is most important, so we will recommend the best diagnostic and treatment plan for your pet to achieve optimum results. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today! We are looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our expanding team at Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital to help us provide excellent experiences for our clients and their pets. By joining our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you will have access to a peer network of over 5,000 professionals, a continuing education allowance, and various learning and development programs to support you in achieving your career goals. Position Skills: Professional client communication and education, obtaining medical histories and symptoms Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols for fellow staff members Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring Proficient in dental prophylaxis Position Requirements: Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state. Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology Ready to help us, WAG? We live out our WAG Values daily, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates who Work Together, Amaze, and Grow on what our WAG Values mean to them. https://vimeo.com/429372329 Benefits Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered. Pay range of $20.00-$23.00 per hour based on experience. YOUR HEALTH - COVERED. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Counseling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Life & Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 YOUR FAMILY - COVERED. Caring for Elderly Family Returning to Work After a Baby Divorce Moving to a New Community Grieving for a Lost Loved One Military Family Matters Job Relocation Buying or Selling a Home YOUR FINANCES - COVERED. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Budgeting and Financial Guidance Teammate Referral Program Discounted Veterinary Care Retirement Planning Will and Testament Planning Tax Issues Identity Theft Recovery Legal Counseling Teammate Assistance Program About Southern Veterinary Partners SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but our organization's heartbeat is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country. Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021). You + SVP | Amazing Together Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today. #FeaturedCVTRole