Licensed Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet Veterinary of Texas PC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated

3 weeks PTO

Competitive wages with skills-based不同?

Structured career ladder with laddered

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemed

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at Culebra Creek Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX. You will be empowered to work at the top of your license and lead as a clinical team member delivering high-quality patient care.

We offer structured growth, a competitive wage range, and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being and professional development. Join a practice that values credentialed technicians as essential clinical drivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) state license.

Responsibilities

• Work at the top of your license as a clinical leader to ensure medical excellence with a patient-first mindset.
• Follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.
• Lead tech appointments, team huddles, and mentor assistants/externs.
• Utilize skills in anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, nursing, and workflow leadership.

Skills

Anesthesia & Analgesia

Dentistry

Diagnostics

Nursing & Triage

Workflow Leadership

Education

Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Location: Culebra Creek Veterinary Hospital - San Antonio, TX

Must hold a valid Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) state license.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Wage Range: $23.00 - $24.00 /hr.

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Culebra Creek Veterinary Hospital - A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in‑house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), you will be encouraged to work at the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient‑first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full‑mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High‑quality radiography/positioning, in‑house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule

Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.

Schedule: Full‑time with flexible scheduling options and a predictable weekend rotation.

Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in‑house lab, infusion pumps, and multi‑parameter monitors.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that’s bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like‑minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?