Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery Technician
Description
Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is looking for qualified Veterinary Technicians to join our new Dentistry & Oral Surgery Department! Come grow with us!
Who we are:
At Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Heart of Texas Veterinary Center is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital that invests heavily in our team's growth and development. We are an AAHA and Fear Free Certified Practice. We pride ourselves on providing the Round Rock area with compassionate emergency and specialty care including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and now dentistry & oral surgery. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.
Role Responsibilities:
Dentistry & oral surgery veterinary technicians perform a variety of animal health duties and ensure quality pet and client care. The dentistry technician should be proficient in client communication and patient care duties including but not limited to animal handling, venipuncture, medical math, pre- and post-operative care, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs, and professional dental cleaning including ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and use of hand instruments for subgingival scaling and perioceutic application. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of dental, surgical, imaging and laboratory techniques, and remain calm during stressful situations. An interest in gaining further knowledge and training to assist with specialized dental therapies such as endodontics, orthodontics, and advanced oral surgical procedures, is a must!
Dentistry & oral surgery veterinary technicians perform a variety of animal health duties and ensure quality pet and client care. The dentistry technician should be proficient in client communication and patient care duties including but not limited to animal handling, venipuncture, medical math, pre- and post-operative care, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs, and professional dental cleaning including ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and use of hand instruments for subgingival scaling and perioceutic application. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of dental, surgical, imaging and laboratory techniques, and remain calm during stressful situations. An interest in gaining further knowledge and training to assist with specialized dental therapies such as endodontics, orthodontics, and advanced oral surgical procedures, is a must!
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Emotionally intelligent communicator
- Fear Free and service minded!
- Collaborative and self-motivated
Job Requirements:
- 3+ years recent veterinary technician/veterinary assistant experience required
- 2+ years anesthesia experience required
- LVT or VTS preferred
- High school diploma or GED
You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
● Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
● Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
● Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
● Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
● Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
● Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus health savings account and flexible spending account
● Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
● Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
● Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
● 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
● Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
● Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.