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It is the Medical Oncologist DVM (MO –DVM) responsibility to be a positive role model for all staff while overseeing all aspects of the patient care for the Medical Oncology department during their shift. They will help the Medical Director decide how all standards and results required of the department are reached. They will provide quality, compassionate care for all our clients and patients. The MO-DVM must have good communication skills and a strong professional relationship with all staff to perform the work as delegated and produce quality results. Strong knowledge of the department’s day-to-day functions, patient care, and client service skills are a must. This position requires a dependable, high-energy person who can handle multiple tasks at one time and in a high-stress environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Education and/or Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Texas license in good standing and DEA license in good standing is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility for any of the Emergency staff; however, the MO-DVM does oversee the patients’ medical treatments and welfare during their shift.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Controls over Work:
The MO-DVM must use initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions while always keeping client service/patient care as their number one priority. Any deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations must be communicated to the Medical Director.
Professional Appearance:
All doctors and staff are required to maintain a professional appearance at all times. This includes covering non-standard hair color, visible tattoos, or visible piercing except for standard-size ear piercing. Hoop jewelry, ear lobe extenders, and tongue piercings are prohibited for safety. This also includes adhering to company dress codes and maintenance of standard hygiene.
Computer Skills:
Must be experienced with basic computer, printer, multi-line phone, fax, and calculator tasks and operations. Able to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Instant Messenger, and Internet/Intranet. Willing to learn and work with Smart-Flow, Cornerstone, and other hospital software applications.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and logs. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to clients, doctors, and coworkers while delivering medically oriented information. Ability to handle misdirected negative emotion and behavior. Supportive and encouraging attitude towards clients, patients, and coworkers. Expresses thoughts and ideas effectively while recognizing the need to be “the support network to our clients and patients.”
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all measure units, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute proper change amounts, tally daily closings totals, and recognize potential errors in client charges. Ability to compute proper drug dosages, administration amounts, and total patient vitals when taken in 6, 10, or 15-second increments.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to differentiate between major and minor issues related to service and accuracy and the care of clients and patients. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations (both seen and unseen) and diffuse or modify the situation.
Teamwork:
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers to accomplish a common goal while maintaining your personal accountability for individual tasks; and maintaining constructive working relationships with others.
Continuing Education:
MO-DVM’s are encouraged to attend ongoing training and seminars and complete correspondence coursework to continually advance their knowledge of veterinary medicine, organizational skills, and client service. Additional training or educational work may be required in some circumstances. It may be necessary to come in when unscheduled or after hours for some of these sessions—financial assistance as defined in your contract.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job’s essential functions successfully. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing this job’s essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Fluorescent overhead lights and surgical spotlights provide lighting. You may come into contact with hazardous materials such as blood, vomit, feces, urine, cleaning materials, zoonotic diseases, infectious diseases, and more. All areas of our hospital are open to client tours at any time, so all work is performed in full view of the clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary:
It is the responsibility of the Anesthesiologist DVM to be a positive role model for all staff, while overseeing all aspects of the patient care for your department throughout you your shift. They will aid the Medical Director in deciding how all standards and results required of the department are reached. They will provide quality, compassionate care for all our clients and patients. The Anesthesiologist must have good communication skills and a strong professional relationship with all staff in order to perform the work as delegated and produce quality results. A strong knowledge of the day-to-day functions of the department, patient care and client service skills are a must. This position requires a dependable, high energy person who can handle multiple tasks at one time as well as a high stress environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities:
This hospital operates similarly to a human hospital as things happen here that are confidential. Do not discuss client or patient information/medical conditions, proprietary information, or confidential situations that arise with anyone outside of the hospital. Should you see or hear anything that concerns you, speak with your Medical Director, the Hospital Director or Human Resources about your concerns.
Education and/or Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Texas license in good standing and DEA license in good standing are required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility for any of the department’s staff, however the Anesthesiologist does oversee the medical treatments and welfare of the patients during their shift.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Controls over Work:
The Anesthesiologist must use initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions while always keeping client service/patient care as their number one priority. Any deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations must be communicated to the Medical Director.
Professional Appearance:
All doctors and staff are required to always maintain a professional appearance. This includes covering of non-standard hair color, visible tattoos, or visible piercing except for standard-size ear piercing. Hoop jewelry, ear lobe extenders and tongue piercings are prohibited for safety. This also includes adhering to company dress codes and maintenance of standard hygiene.
Computer Skills:
Must be experienced with basic computer, printer, multi-line phone, fax, and calculator tasks and operations. Able to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Instant Messenger, and Internet/Intranet. Willing to learn and work with Smart Flow and Cornerstone software applications.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and logs. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to clients, doctors, and coworkers while delivering medically oriented information. Ability to handle misdirected negative emotion and behavior. Supportive and encouraging attitude towards clients, patients, and coworkers. Expresses thoughts and ideas effectively while recognizing the need to be “the support network to our clients and patients”.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute proper change amounts, tally daily closings totals, and recognize potential errors in client charges. Ability to compute proper drug dosages, administration amounts, and total patient vitals when taken on 6, 10 or 15 second increments.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to differentiate between major and minor issues as they relate to service and accuracy and the care of clients and patients. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations (both seen and unseen) and diffuse or modify the situation.
Teamwork:
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers to accomplish a common goal while maintaining your personal accountability for individual tasks; and maintaining constructive working relationships with others.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Lighting is provided by fluorescent overhead lights and surgical spotlights. You may come into contact with hazardous material such as blood, vomit, feces, urine, cleaning materials, zoonotic diseases, infectious diseases and more. All areas of our hospital are open to client tours at any time, so all work is performed if full view of the clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hospitalist responsibilities:
Hospitalist will engage in full-time attendance during their scheduled shift to receiving transfers from the emergency veterinarians that require hospitalization. Patients may be transferred the same day to specialists or the following day. Patients may also be discharged by hospitalist on the following day.
Hospitalist will receive minor follow up appointments that come through as “same day emergencies” as well as low acuity same-day emergencies. These will be the “fast track” emergencies.
The Hospitalist may also receive minor follow up appointments that come through as “same day emergencies” as well as low acuity same-day emergencies.
Provide Excellent patient care
Create and recommend treatment plans
Update patient information in medical records with the latest findings and treatments
Order diagnostic tests for health care staff to administer
Review and interpret test results
Prescribe pharmaceuticals based on diagnostic results and physical exam findings
Respond to questions from patient owners regarding their care and well-being
Discuss patient lab results with owners
Work with both emergency doctors as well as specialists to provide optimal patient care
Provide timely discharge summaries (24 hours) to referring veterinarians and provide referring DVM updates
Attend daily rounds
Requirements:
DVM or VMD licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas
Active DEA license
Minimum of 5 years of practice experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This position comes with a competitive salary, health insurance, continuing education allowance, licensure and dues allowance, pet services discounts, and 401k matching. Other available employment benefits include dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Houston is the 4th largest city in the country with a world renowned medical center, as well as museum, theater, and arts districts. We have a climate that allows outdoor activities year round. We have professional sports teams, numerous recreational and cultural amenities and exceptional universities, colleges, and public education so you and your family can thrive here.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated with excellent multi-tasking skills and can contribute to our high standard of patient care, client service, and collaboration with specialists and local referring veterinarians. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally with the hospital and build and sustain strong relationships with referring colleagues, clients, and support staff.
The position comes with a competitive salary, health insurance, continuing education allowance, licensure and dues allowance, pet services discounts, and 401k matching. Other available employment benefits include dental, vision, short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance.
Please direct all inquiries to our Human Resources department (HRDepartment@gcvs.com) with “GCVS Emergency Doctor Candidate – Part-time” in the subject line.
Houston is the 4th largest city in the country with a world renowned medical center, as well as museum, theater, and arts districts. We have a climate that allows outdoor activities year round. We have professional sports teams, numerous recreational and cultural amenities and exceptional universities, colleges, and public education so you and your family can thrive here.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated with excellent multi-tasking skills and can contribute to our high standard of patient care, client service, and collaboration with specialists and local referring veterinarians. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally with the hospital and build and sustain strong relationships with referring colleagues, clients, and support staff.
The position comes with a competitive salary, health insurance, continuing education allowance, licensure and dues allowance, pet services discounts, and 401k matching. Other available employment benefits include dental, vision, short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance.
Please direct all inquiries to our Human Resources department (HRDepartment@gcvs.com) with GCVS Emergency Doctor Candidate in the subject line or call (713) 693-1111 with any questions about this position.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is looking for a team member to join our ICU and intermediate care ward! This position for a veterinary technician or LVT starts with patient care and then teaches you advanced skills and techniques you can only learn at a specialty clinic!
The ICU and IMC department manages hospitalized patients for all the departments in the hospital. This position requires some cross-training across several of the departments including lab, radiology, and emergency. The position is for a veterinary assistant or LVT to fill a position in our fast-paced, cutting-edge practice. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and be adaptable to quickly evolving situations. The main job duties include patient care, medical dosing, phlebotomy, fluid therapy, and patient monitoring.
Shifts Available: Full-Time Overnight 6p-7a3 days a week with rotating weekends. We do not offer part-time positions in our department.
We offer an excellent benefits package, and a competitive salary (dependent upon experience), this position is non-exempt. Our benefits package includes Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Profit Sharing Program, Paid Holidays, Rewards Program, Discounted Pet Services and Supplies, Uniforms, and more.
Required education: High school or equivalent
Preferred education: CVA, AAS, or LVT. Equivalent years in the field also acceptable.
Preferred experience: experienced technician
It is the responsibility of the Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician (VT) to give responsible and compassionate care to all GCVS patients. They are responsible for monitoring and treating patients, and keeping detailed records during hospitalization. A VT must have good communication skills with the doctors, CSTs, CPCs, VAs, and other VTs in order to perform the work as delegated and produce quality results. Cleaning and stocking of all common areas is a daily activity that is required to maintain the standard level of care required at GCVS. This position requires a dependable, high energy person who can handle multiple tasks at one time as well as a high stress, fast-paced environment. Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technicians are LVTs or Assistants that will become LVTs within 1 year of employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Other Skills and Abilities:
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma is required, Associate’s degree (A. A.) in animal technology or Bachelors is preferred along with current technical certification (RVT, CVT, LVT, CVA); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education / experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Are you a veterinary assistant that is eager to learn more about supporting a veterinary surgical team? Do you enjoy being a self-starter and working with a diverse team? If you enjoy a fast pace work environment where your veterinary assistant skills will be utilized than this may be the career for you!
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is a referral only veterinary specialty practice that provides the highest quality and most comprehensive specialized care for companion animals through various specialized departments to customize care to our patients and their pet families.
We currently have openings on our surgery team for motivated veterinary assistants that are eager to learn and move beyond basic husbandry. The surgery veterinary assistant must be able to work in a large team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, be eager to learn the “whys” behind skills and be adaptable to quickly changing situations. The main job duties for this position include patient restraint, setting up and cleaning operating rooms, knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment for various surgical procedures, maintaining surgical asepsis, sterility and disinfection in the operating rooms and instrument sterilization room, performing digital radiography and assisting the LVTs and doctors with our surgical patients.
The surgery assistants balance time management as part of a team of assistants to keep our 9 operating rooms ready for our patients and perform advanced orthopedic radiographs needed for our patients here for their initial visits or undergoing surgery. The assistant team balances their time between operating room set up, radiology and instrument sterilization.
We offer an excellent benefits package, and competitive compensation (dependent upon experience). Our benefit package includes Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Profit Sharing Program, Paid Holidays, Rewards Program, Discounted Pet Services and Supplies, Uniforms, and more.
Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent). Ability to work mid-day through evening, and rotating Saturdays. Applicant must be reliable, able to work in a team environment, adaptable to quickly changing situations, and a self-starter. Good patient restraint and a loving disposition with animals is a must. Previous kennel assistant or entry level veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
Required education: High school or equivalent
Preferred experience: One year veterinary assistant or kennel assistant
Are you a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) with advanced anesthesia experience looking for an opportunity to advance in specialty medicine? Do you enjoy being a self-starter and working with a diverse and dynamic team? If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment where your veterinary technician skills will be utilized and continue to grow, then this may be the career for you!
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is a referral-only veterinary specialty practice that provides the highest quality and most comprehensive specialized care for companion animals through various specialized departments to customize care to our patients and their pet families.
We currently have an opening on our anesthesia team for the motivated and passionate veterinary technician that is looking to be a part of a growing Anesthesia department. The anesthesia technician must be able to work in a large team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, be eager to learn the “whys” behind skills and be adaptable to quickly change situations. The main job duties for this position include scheduling and procedure coordination, collaboration with anesthesia and surgery department leaders, training and development of anesthesia skills for technical staff, anesthesia induction, maintenance and recovery, IV and arterial catheterization, pharmacology and calculations, pain management through various modalities, medical record keeping.
Our anesthesia technicians work alongside our board-certified team of anesthesiologists and other specialists in all departments requesting advanced and critical anesthesia procedures. The anesthesia department will utilize multiparameter patient monitoring equipment for a variety of specialized procedures. anesthetic ventilators and point of care laboratory tests. The Anesthesia technicians will train across all surgical procedures offered including soft tissue, oncologic, orthopedic, arthroscopic, laparoscopic/thoracoscopic, and total joint replacement. If you are interested in pursuing a veterinary technician specialty in anesthesia, we can help you achieve that goal!
We offer an excellent benefits package, and competitive compensation (dependent upon experience). Our benefits package includes Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Profit Sharing Program, Paid Holidays, Continuing Education, Discounted Pet Services and Supplies, Uniforms, and more.
Shift availability: Four 10/hour shifts per week. This position has periodic on-call duties for afterhours emergency procedures requiring arrival within 1 hour. Schedules must be flexible to a growing and dynamic department.
Requirements: Applicant must be reliable, able to work in a team environment, adaptable to quickly changing situations, and a self-starter. Good patient restraint and a loving disposition with animals are a must.
Education/licensing:
This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and associate/bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. Applicants must be Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician or Out of state license transfers must obtain a Texas license within 6 months.
Our small team accepts applications from LVTs or recent technician program graduates for full-time Operating Room Technician positions. Our Operating Room Technicians work very closely together as a team. They are responsible for maintaining medical, anesthesia, surgery records/logs, anesthesia induction and maintenance, surgical preparation of patients, circulating in the operating room, scrubbing in to assist during surgical procedures, immediate pre, and post-operative treatments, and recovery of surgery patients.
Our technicians manage their cases with a variety of pre and post-op medication protocols. They continuously monitor their patients during surgery or MRIs with the assistance of pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, Doppler blood pressure, and perform sterile assisting duties.
If you are energetic, enthusiastic, and really enjoy anesthesia and surgery – please apply today; we would love to have you join the Neuro team.
Requirements:
Applicants must be graduates of an AVMA approved Veterinary Technology Program and must obtain their LVT status within one year of employment. Out of state license, transfers must be completed with 6 months. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
We offer an excellent benefits package:
Continuing Education, dues to professional associations, 401K plan, uniform allowance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, life insurance, as well as long and short-term disability.
Salary is competitive and directly related to experience. New graduates welcome. Must be able to work Monday through Friday with weekends and periodic on-call duties. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to HRDepartment@gcvs.com.
GCVS has over 50 veterinarians and veterinary specialists across fourteen specialty practices, including Surgery and Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Critical Care, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation and Fitness, Sports Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Allergy, Avian and Exotics, Cardiology, and Anesthesia & Pain Management.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated with excellent multi-tasking skills and can contribute to our high standard of patient care and client service. The candidate must have a passion for veterinary medicine, a strong initiative to learn, and strive to perform at the highest level possible.
Please direct all inquiries to our Human Resources department (HRDepartment@gcvs.com).
We are seeking full-time employees to work as the doctor’s right-hand while relaying information to our clients and staff. The Ophthalmology technicians are responsible for organizing the daily activities of the doctor during appointments and while in surgery. They are also client advocates, ensuring the client needs and concerns are addressed on all levels.
Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) assisting with appointments, client communications, computer/data entry, and routine technical skills: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring, restraint. Employees will be trained by experienced staff and technicians to perform preliminary ophthalmic tests (tear film assessment, application of corneal stains, tonometry), advanced ophthalmic diagnostics (electroretinography, ocular/orbital ultrasonography), and ophthalmology-specific surgical assistance.
Requirements: LVT required. New graduates welcome. Individuals with ophthalmology experience preferred.
Benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, uniform allowance, and deep discounts on pet services and medication. Other available employment benefits include competitive group rates on dental, vision, short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance.
Are you a licensed veterinary technician with the desire to work in one of the best veterinary hospital environments in Houston? Then this may be the job for you! Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced LVT to join our Diagnostic Imaging department.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is a referral-only veterinary specialty practice that provides the highest quality, most comprehensive specialized care for companion animals using technologically advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment along with a group of dedicated veterinary specialists and staff.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right LVT whose background includes sedation and anesthesia administration to pets before diagnostic imaging. This is a full-time position, working with a dynamic team of professionals using state-of-the-art equipment in a hospital environment. The ideal candidate must work in a team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and be adaptable to changing situations quickly. The main job duties include patient restraint, data entry, assisting technicians, and general janitorial duties.
We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary (dependent upon experience); this position is non-exempt. Our benefits package includes Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Profit Sharing Program, Paid Holidays, Rewards Program, Discounted Pet Services and Supplies, Uniforms more.
Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent). And a current Texas license as a Veterinary Technician. The ability to work some nights, weekends, and holidays is a must. Applicant must be reliable, work in a team environment, adapt to quickly changing situations, and a self-starter. Good patient restraint and a loving disposition with animals are a must. Previous technician experience is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Are you a licensed veterinary technician(LVT) or recent veterinary technician program graduate that is eager to learn more about advanced surgical procedures and anesthesia? Do you enjoy being a self-starter and working with a diverse team? If you enjoy a fast pace work environment where your veterinary assistant technician skills will be utilized and continue to grow, then this may be the career for you!
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is a referral only veterinary specialty practice that provides the highest quality and most comprehensive specialized care for companion animals through various specialized departments to customize care to our patients and their pet families.
We currently have openings on our surgery team for motivated and passionate veterinary technicians that are eager to learn and move beyond general wellness care. The operating room technician(ORT) must be able to work in a large team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, be eager to learn the “whys” behind skills and be adaptable to quickly changing situations. The main job duties for this position include anesthesia induction, maintenance and recovery, surgical preparation of patients, circulating in the ORs, sterile assisting during surgical procedures, IV and arterial catheterization, pharmacology and calculations, pain management through various modalities, medical record keeping and pre and post-operative patient treatments.
Our ORTs work alongside our board-certified team of anesthesiologists and surgeons to provide advanced surgical and anesthetic care to our patients. The ORTs will utilize multiparameter patient monitoring equipment, endoscopic equipment for arthroscopy/laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, portable and fixed digital radiography units, anesthetic ventilators and point of care laboratory tests. The ORT will train across all surgical procedures offered including soft tissue, oncologic, orthopedic, arthroscopic, laparoscopic/thoracoscopic and total joint replacement. If you are interested in pursuing a veterinary technician specialty in surgery or anesthesia, we can help you achieve that goal!
We offer an excellent benefits package, and competitive compensation (dependent upon experience). Our benefit package includes Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Profit Sharing Program, Paid Holidays, Continuing Education, Discounted Pet Services and Supplies, Uniforms, and more.
Shift availability: Monday-Friday 8-hour shift afternoon to late evening, or Wednesday- Saturday 10 hour shift 8am-7pm. This position has periodic on call duties for afterhours emergency surgery requiring arrival within 1 hour.
Requirements: Applicant must be reliable, able to work in a team environment, adaptable to quickly changing situations, and a self-starter. Good patient restraint and a loving disposition with animals is a must. Previous kennel assistant or entry level veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
Education/licensing:
This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and associate/bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. Applicants must be a Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician or obtain Texas LVT status within 1 year of employment. Out of state license transfers must obtain a Texas license within 6 months. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
General Purpose:
To be the liaison between the clients, the referring DVM, and the GCVS staff members
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Summary:
The Referral Coordinator will act as a liaison between the referring veterinarian and GCVS. The referral coordinator must be friendly, professional and courteous, and capable of handling many tasks at once with many interruptions. They must remain calm even when clients are upset or if it is very busy. This is a fast pace position that requires the ability to handle multiple requests with grace and etiquette, good computer skills, knowledge of office equipment, ability to make changes, organization and to be personable, quick thinking, and able to function efficiently in a high stress environment. It is the referral coordinators responsibility to make sure that our referring veterinarians and clients get the assistance that they need when visiting GCVS. Our referral coordinator must have at least a high school diploma and ideally 2 years’ experience working as a receptionist in a multi-doctor medical practice.
Other Skills and Abilities:
This hospital operates similarly to a human hospital as things happen here that are confidential. Do not discuss client or patient information/medical conditions, proprietary information, or confidential situations that arise with anyone outside of the hospital. Should you see or hear anything that concerns you, speak with the Hospital Administrator about your concerns.
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma is required, Associate’s degree (A. A.) or Bachelors is preferred; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Controls over Work:
The referral coordinator must use initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions while always assisting our referring veterinarians as their number one priority. Any deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations must be communicated to the supervisor. Maintain time in an accurate and trustworthy manner in all areas of responsibility including a 90% attendance and punctuality rating.
Professional Appearance:
All doctors and staff are required to maintain a professional appearance at all times. This includes covering of non-standard hair color, visible tattoos, or visible piercing except for standard-size ear piercing. Hoop jewelry, ear lobe extenders and tongue piercings are prohibited for safety. This also includes adhering to company dress codes and maintenance of standard hygiene.
Computer Skills:
Must be experienced with basic computer, printer, multi-line phone, fax, and calculator tasks and operations. Able to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Instant Messenger, and Internet/Intranet. Willing to learn and work with Animal Intelligence software applications.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and logs. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to clients, doctors, and coworkers while delivering medically oriented information. Ability to handle misdirected negative emotion and behavior. Supportive and encouraging attitude towards clients, patients, and coworkers. Expresses thoughts and ideas effectively while recognizing the need to be “the support network to our clients and patients”.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to differentiate between major and minor issues as they relate to service and accuracy and the care of clients and patients. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations (both seen and unseen) and diffuse or modify the situation.
Teamwork:
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers to accomplish a common goal while maintaining your personal accountability for individual tasks; and maintaining constructive working relationships with others. Ability to use service orientation to look for ways to assist other staff members while prioritizing your time and duties to maintain practice efficiency and level of service provided to clients/patients.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The ideal candidate is someone who has a strong desire to provide the highest quality of care to our clients and patients. If you are outgoing, love animals, enjoy working with people, and strive to work in a fast paced work environment that capitalize on your multi-tasking skills, then this position with Gulf Coast Veterinary Surgery might be the right job for you!
We are seeking full-time employees to work as the doctor’s right-hand, relaying information to our clients and staff while organizing the daily activities of the doctor. The CPCs are also client advocates, ensuring the client needs and concerns are addressed on all levels.
Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) assisting with appointments, client communications, computer/data entry, and routine technical skills: venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, brief anesthetic monitoring, incision care, drain and bandage management, etc.
Requirements: LVT with experience or individuals with higher education (BS or BA) and veterinary experience. Salary is competitive and directly related to experience.
Benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, uniform allowance, and deep discounts on pet services and medication. Other available employment benefits include competitive group rates on dental, vision, short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists provides the highest quality, most comprehensive specialized care for companion animals using technologically advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment along with a group of dedicated veterinary specialists and staff in animal rehab & fitness, avian & exotics, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and soft tissue surgery. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced receptionist to fill a permanent, full time position with our front office team. Our receptionists provide the client with their first impression of our practice, where their family and their pets will be assisted by a friendly, smiling, compassionate staff member. We realize the importance of this first impression and are looking for someone who can show our clients the compassion, attention, and the highest level of client service. We offer an excellent benefits package, salary is dependent upon experience. Our benefit package includes paid time off, health insurance, 401K profit sharing program, paid holidays, rewards program, discounted pet services and supplies, and more.
Applicants must be able to handle multiple phone lines with grace and etiquette, possess good computer skills and knowledge of office equipment, and be organized, personable, quick thinking, and able to function efficiently in a high stress environment. Superior communication skills and excellent client service are paramount. All aspects of this position are performed in full view of the clients so a smiling face is a must. This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferably 2 years experience working as a receptionist in a fast paced, multi-doctor medical practice (other client service experience can substitute).
