Experienced Veterinary Technician (Non-Credentialed)

NVA; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our team in the United States. The candidate will provide high-quality patient care, support veterinarians, mentor staff, and uphold clinic standards. Two years of veterinary clinical experience preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

We value teamwork, ongoing learning, and compassionate care for animals. Expect collaboration, training duties, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive hospital

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of veterinary clinical experience preferred, with demonstrated competency in essential veterinary technician duties.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, clinical procedures, diagnostic support, and veterinary nursing practices.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or supporting team members is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.
• Compassion for animals, commitment to client education, and a desire to continue developing clinical skills.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and clinical findings.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, laboratory work, imaging, and medication preparation.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, recovery, safe restraint, and low-stress handling.
• Advocate for patient comfort, safety, and pain management.
• Educate clients on health, diagnostics, treatments, and preventive care.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of team members.
• Promote consistent clinical practices and collaboration across staff.
• Maintain medical records in AVImark and keep areas clean and compliant.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols and assist daily hospital operations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Medical knowledge

Teamwork

Professional development

Bilingual (plus)

Patient care

Tools

AVImark

Job description

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our team!

At Shoreline Veterinary Clinic, our Veterinary Technicians play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care, advocating for our patients, and providing exceptional experiences for pets and their families. We are seeking an experienced, non-credentialed Veterinary Technician with strong clinical skills, sound medical knowledge, and a passion for continued learning, teamwork, and professional development.

The ideal candidate is confident in their clinical abilities, demonstrates initiative and accountability, and takes pride in helping others succeed. In addition to providing excellent patient care, this individual will help train, support, and mentor team members, promote consistent clinical practices, and contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Job Description Overview:

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care throughout examinations, diagnostics, treatments, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery, consistent with training and applicable state regulations.
• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and clinical findings accurately.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, laboratory diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, medication preparation, and other appropriate clinical duties.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, safe restraint, and low-stress handling when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Advocate for patient comfort, safety, pain management, and quality veterinary care.

Client Communication and Education

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding their pets' health, recommended diagnostics, treatments, medications, and preventive care.
• Reinforce veterinary recommendations and help clients understand treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism when addressing client questions and concerns.

Team Training, Support, and Mentorship

• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new and existing team members in clinical skills, hospital protocols, and patient care practices.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback to support team members' confidence and professional development.
• Serve as a positive clinical resource by sharing knowledge, reinforcing best practices, and promoting consistency in patient care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members to improve communication, workflow, and overall hospital efficiency.
• Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Hospital Operations and Medical Records

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records using hospital practice management systems, including AVImark.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly sanitized clinical areas and equipment.
• Follow hospital protocols for infection control, workplace safety, equipment use, and controlled substance handling and documentation.
• Uphold hospital policies, ethical standards, and applicable veterinary practice regulations.
• Complete additional responsibilities as needed to support the medical team and daily hospital operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of veterinary clinical experience preferred, with demonstrated competency in essential veterinary technician duties.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, clinical procedures, diagnostic support, and veterinary nursing practices.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or supporting team members is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.
• Compassion for animals, commitment to client education, and a desire to continue developing clinical skills.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Our Commitment to Team Member Well-Being and Development

At Shoreline Veterinary Clinic, we believe veterinary medicine requires more than technical knowledge or formal credentials. It takes dedication, compassion, curiosity, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

We value individuals who take pride in their work, embrace opportunities to learn, support their colleagues, and strive to deliver outstanding patient and client experiences. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where team members can strengthen their skills, pursue professional growth, and contribute to the success of the entire hospital. We also recognize that caring for others begins with supporting the people who make that care possible. Through NVA's broader support network, eligible team members have access to benefits and programs designed to support their professional development and personal well-being.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.