Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Vetcor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team. This full-time position requires surgical experience and at least two years of veterinary technician work or licensure, with a focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits including 401(k) matching, tuition support, referral bonuses, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off,

Qualifications

• At least two years of veterinary technician experience or licensure.
• Surgical experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care.
• Assist during surgical procedures and perioperative support.
• Support client education and communication.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Surgical experience

Client communication

Education

LVT licensure

Job description

Who We Are

Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience & Licensure

Schedule: Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday with 1 weekday off; Saturdays as needed 9-12 pm

Requirements: At least two years of veterinary technician experience or veterinary technician licensure/certification, plus surgical experience

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Turn Your Surgical Skills and Passion for Veterinary Medicine Into a Career You Love

Do you have a passion for caring for pets and the people who love them? At Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital, we do, too.

We’re passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care throughout our patients’ lifetimes while building lasting relationships between our clients and our compassionate, qualified veterinary professionals.

We’re looking for an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician with surgical experience to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, believe there’s always something new to learn, and have a fiery passion for veterinary medicine, you may have found your next professional home.

Why Our Experienced Veterinary Technicians / (LVT) Love It Here

• Build a meaningful career caring for pets and supporting the people who love them
• Work in a fun, professional, and team-oriented atmosphere
• Join a hospital that values both personal and professional growth
• Put your surgical and technical skills to work every day
• Continue developing your expertise through continuing education and professional development
• Work alongside compassionate and qualified veterinary professionals
• Be part of a team focused on creating healthier lives for pets and their families
• Have the opportunity to take ownership, demonstrate leadership, and contribute to positive outcomes

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

As an experienced Veterinary Technician, you already know that exceptional patient care requires technical skill, attention to detail, sound judgment, and teamwork.

Skills

• Performing surgical technician responsibilities, including anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients perioperatively
• Performing accurate drug calculations
• Performing the responsibilities and skills of an exam room technician
• Venipuncture
• IV catheter placement
• Supporting safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care
• Communicating effectively with clients and fellow team members

What You’ll Bring

Your technical abilities are essential, but how you work with people matters just as much. We’re looking for someone who combines veterinary expertise with communication, leadership, accountability, and a supportive approach.

You’ll Bring

• At least two years of veterinary technician experience or veterinary technician licensure/certification
• Surgical experience
• Proficiency with anesthesia and perioperative patient care
• Strong drug‑calculation skills
• Exam room technician skills
• Confidence with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• The ability to build rapport with clients, teammates, and leadership
• Strong client education and communication skills, including the ability to explain recommendations clearly and professionally
• A positive and supportive approach
• Team leadership and motivationThe confidence to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver positive outcomes
• A desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital, we want talented veterinary professionals to have opportunities to keep building their careers. You’ll be part of an environment that values your existing expertise while encouraging you to continue learning, developing your technical abilities, and growing professionally.

You’ll also have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and contribute as a trusted member of a collaborative veterinary team. Bring your surgical skills, your passion for medicine, and your commitment to great patient care—we’ll give you a place to put them to work.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician with surgical experience who wants to put your skills to work in a collaborative environment, we want to meet you.

Help us create healthier lives for countless pets and their families while continuing to grow your own veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Memorial Veterinary Pet Care 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 bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.