Licensed Veterinary Technician

Southern Veterinary Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal clinic in Houston is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role involves providing exceptional care for pets, performing various veterinary procedures, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. Candidates should have a Veterinary Technician Certification and an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology. The clinic offers a supportive team environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Counseling

Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and symptoms from clients.
• Administer medications and monitor anesthesia.
• Perform laboratory procedures and diagnostic imaging.

Skills

Professional client communication

Laboratory procedures

Diagnostic imaging

Nursing skills

Dental prophylaxis

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Neartown Animal Clinic provides exceptional service for cats, dogs, and their families in Houston, TX. Our services range from routine preventative care, surgical procedures, and dental care. We believe in providing exceptional care for our patients and always treat your pets like we would our own. Our caring professionals are committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary excellence and strive to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for your pets at every visit. Neartown Animal Clinic has been serving the Houston community for over 40 years and is conveniently located in River Oaks, just minutes from Montrose, the Heights, Midtown, and Downtown. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Neartown Animal Clinic to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Professional client communication and education, obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols for fellow staff members
• Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis

Position Requirements:

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

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Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.

Pay range of $20.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience.

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.

• Caring for Elderly Family
• Returning to Work After a Baby
• Divorce
• Moving to a New Community
• Grieving for a Lost Loved One
• Military Family Matters
• Job Relocation
• Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Budgeting and Financial Guidance
• Teammate Referral Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Retirement Planning
• Will and Testament Planning
• Tax Issues
• Identify Theft Recovery
• Legal Counseling
• Teammate Assistance Program

About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021).

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