Experienced Veterinary Technician - Alvin Animal Clinic - TX

Veterinary Innovative Partners; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized mentorship program

Specialty training opportunities

Industry-leading medical, dental, and?

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Alvin Animal Clinic in Alvin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate team that prioritizes collaborative medicine and growth. You’ll work across diverse species, assist with exams, surgeries, and diagnostics, and contribute to a supportive clinic culture.

The role offers mentorship, specialty training opportunities, and competitive hourly pay, with benefits and a focus on work-life balance within a busy, patient-centered hospital.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and surgeries, preparing equipment and supplies.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, labs, and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, including wound care and IV therapy.
• Communicate treatment plans to pet owners and address questions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical histories.
• Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiography and ultrasound.
• Ensure a positive team environment and maintain efficiency.

Skills

Vet knowledge

Animal restraint

Multitasking under pressure

Vet software

Physical strength

Job description

Ready to find your unicorn clinic?

At Alvin Animal Clinic, we believe veterinary medicine should be as rewarding for the people providing care as it is beneficial for the animals receiving it. Our hospital has built a reputation in the Alvin community for compassionate care, collaborative medicine, and a team that truly supports one another.

If you’re a Veterinary Technician who loves variety, enjoys learning, and thrives in a clinic where your skills are valued, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About Our Hospital

At Alvin Animal Clinic, no two days are the same. Our team provides care for a wide variety of species, including:

• Dogs and cats
• Small mammals like rodents
• Reptiles
• Goats and Sheep
• …and more!

Our facility is designed with both patients and staff in mind. Our doctors also practice a broad scope of medicine and surgery, giving our technicians the opportunity to assist with advanced cases and continuously grow their clinical skillset.

What truly sets our clinic apart, though, is our team culture. We believe great medicine happens when a team collaborates, communicates, and supports each other.

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians, other veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
• Help veterinarians with patient exams, procedures, and surgeries, ensuring all equipment and supplies are prepared and ready.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Laugh uncontrollably at hilarious co-worker's cat memes
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
• Enjoy an un-rushed lunch (because your team has things covered back at the office)
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, such as radiography and ultrasound machines.
• Communicate with pet owners, explain treatment plans, provide updates on patient status, and address any questions or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.
• Get home at a reasonable hour

Skills & Requirements

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Perks + Benefits

Salary $17.00 - $19.00 an hour to commensurate with experience.

• Personalized mentorship program
• Specialty training opportunities
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Mental health resources
• Generous paid time off

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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