Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

VCA Mainland Animal Hospital in Texas City is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate team. This full-time role supports veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, and client communication in a busy AAHA-accredited hospital.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, continuing education opportunities, licensure reimbursement, generous pet discounts, and comprehensive benefits as part of our collaborative culture that values teamwork and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must hold current CVT/RVT/LVT credential and be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Excellent client communication and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures and surgeries.
• Maintain clean, organized hospital environment and record-keeping.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical prep & assist

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credential

Job description

Join the VCA Mainland Animal Hospital Team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Location: 7232 Medical Center Dr. Texas City, TX 77591

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Pay: $17.00 - 20.00/hr. based on experience

VCA Mainland Animal Hospital has been serving Galveston County with compassionate veterinary care for over 20 years. We are proudly AAHA accredited, Cat Friendly, and hands free radiology practice. We have 5 full time DVMs and a part time DVM. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Mainland Animal Hospital?

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)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Mainland Animal Hospital, 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 have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The salary range for this position is based on skill and experience.

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.