Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Pasadena is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). This role offers a competitive pay range and requires expertise in multiple areas including surgery assistance and patient care, with a supportive work environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (2 weeks to start)

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician required.
• Able to assist in surgeries and deliver compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgeries and assist during procedures.
• Conduct physical examinations and monitor anesthesia.
• Provide care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory work

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Animal Medical Center of Pasadena, in Pasadena, TX is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team.

Pay Range: $17.00 - 22.00/hr. depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Saturday, rotating weekends.

Location: 5018a Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505

Skills: Looking for someone who has experience as a technician, as well as able to jump right into surgeries/dentals.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. We are a AAHA practice that stays busy helping patients.

Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Apply today!
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.