Licensed Veterinary Technician

MARS Veterinary; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Northwest San Antonio is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician for our Urgent Care department in San Antonio, TX. The role supports technician and doctor teams, delivering a low-stress, positive atmosphere and exceptional client experiences as part of a large veterinary network.

Qualified candidates hold CVT/RVT/LVT credentials and have experience in urgent care settings, radiography, and in-hospital diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with CVT/RVT/LVT credentials.
• Ability to work in an urgent care setting.
• Strong client communication and animal handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient histories and review referral medical records.
• Perform physical exams and report results to doctor.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters.
• Perform radiographs and diagnostic imaging.
• Obtain laboratory samples and run in-hospital tests.
• Maintain accurate medical records and billing responsibilities.
• Follow infectious disease control protocols and waste handling.

Skills

Patient histories

Physical exams

IV catheters

Radiographs

Laboratory tests

Medical records

Infection control

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Urgent Care Join the VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Northwest San Antonio Team! Location: 9710 State Highway 151, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78251 We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today. VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Northwest San Antonio is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician for our Urgent Care department.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Northwest San Antonio Team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

• Collect patient histories and review referral medical records for pertinent information
• Perform physical exams and report results to doctor
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Working knowledge of radiation safety
• Perform radiographs and other diagnostic imaging as ordered
• Obtain laboratory samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, and fecal collection
• Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including fecals, urinalysis, differentials, and cytologies
• Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment
• Ability to calculate drug dosages accurately
• Manage client invoices (PVL) and charge for urgent care services appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Maintain a clean work environment to include following any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately

Why Join the VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Northwest San Antonio Team?

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. At VCA 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 Central Kitsap 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 and sick time
• 401(k)

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!

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.