Licensed Veterinary Technician – Growth, CE & Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

License reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k)

Generous pet discounts

Referral bonuses

Head Space mental health subscriptions

Life, long and short-term disability

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our full-time team. Weekend shifts are required to support patient care and client service.

You will perform physical exams, anesthesia monitoring, dental work, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, and assist doctors during surgeries, while upholding our standards of compassionate care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Veterinary Technician license/certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced veterinary practice and client interaction.
• Ability to work weekends and maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical prep/assisting

Dental procedures

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Radiology

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our full-time team. Weekend shifts are required to support patient care and client service.

You will perform physical exams, anesthesia monitoring, dental work, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, and assist doctors during surgeries, while upholding our standards of compassionate care for pets and their families.