Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

National Veterinary Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

No weekends

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) after 60 days

Health Savings Account

Feline-friendly certification

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician at a feline medical center in Houston, TX. You will work with veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality preventive care for cats and educate clients on wellness plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient safety, and continued growth within a supportive team that prioritizes pets’ long-term health and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with restraining, vaccines, labs, sedation and surgical procedures, taking x-rays, filling medications.
• Maintain clean, sterile treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs; follow standard protocols.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Paw Plan options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems (e.g., Avimark).
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support new and fellow team members.

Job description

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. And, we believe hiring people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures, permits us to deliver to the highest quality of preventive care.

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

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist the veterinarians and technicians by restraining, pulling up vaccines, packaging labs, running labs, assisting in sedation and surgical procedures, taking x-rays, filling medications, etc.
• Cleaning duties as assigned
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Paw Plan options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Avimark.
• Obtain relevant 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.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Being a Veterinary Technician requires much more than certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. But, 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 achieve long and healthy lives. While your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out vet techs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.

Your wellbeing matters.

We know that your real passion for pet well-being is why you chose this profession. At NVA, we believe it is just as important to support the well‑being of those who devote their lives to this cause. Through our extensive network and support structure, NVA offers a wide array of benefits and programs for our full time employees, empowering you to focus on yourself and your family, as you care for pets and clients

As a Feline Medical Center Veterinary Technician, we want you to take full advantage of work and play through:

• Competitive salary with paid time off
• Scheduled day off, no weekends
• Feline friendly certified
• 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