Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Abqpetcarehospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health savings account

Automatic enrollment after 60 days

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Veterinary Technician dedicated to making a positive impact in pet health care. You will support veterinarians, educate clients, and perform essential veterinary tasks while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The role offers competitive pay, a scheduled day off with no weekends, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) savings plan. Join us in our mission to help pets live long, healthy lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practices is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Commitment to animal care and client education.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Assist by restraining animals and performing lab tasks.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pet care

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Overview

National Veterinary Associates aspires to be a practice where, as a team, we make a positive impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities, and the field of veterinary medicine. We believe hiring people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures allows us to deliver the highest quality preventive care.

Position

As a NVA Veterinary Technician, you will work alongside pet health care industry experts to make a difference in the lives of pets and the clients we serve. This role offers the opportunity to utilize your veterinary knowledge, communication skills, and love for cats while providing a clear career path for continued growth and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist by restraining animals, pulling up vaccines, packaging labs, running labs, assisting in sedation and surgical procedures, taking x‑rays, filling medications, etc.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Paw Plan options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with practice systems, including Avimark.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support new and/or fellow team members.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Being a Veterinary Technician requires more than certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. Most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets live long, healthy lives.

Your Well‑Being Matters

We know your passion for pet well‑being is why you chose this profession. At NVA, we prioritize support for those who devote their lives to this cause. Through our extensive network and support structure, we offer a wide array of benefits and programs for full‑time employees, empowering you to focus on yourself and your family while caring for pets and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with paid time off
• Scheduled day off, no weekends
• Feline‑friendly certification
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) savings plan after 60 days of employment
• Health savings account
• A variety of discounts and so much more

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

Legal and Benefits Information (Colorado)

For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. For general benefit information, employees can discuss compensation and benefits for their specific location during the recruitment process.