Locum (Relief) Veterinary Technician

Animal Healthcare of Texas, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k) with employer match

Pet discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

VCA Veterinarian Hospitals in Houston and surrounding areas seeks a Locum (Relief) Veterinary Technician to support emergency and general care. The position offers flexible hours and exposure to anesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.

Credentialed Texas Veterinary Technician with experience in emergency or specialty settings is preferred. The role emphasizes compassionate pet care, client communication, and teamwork within a fast-paced hospital.

Qualifications

• Emergency and specialty veterinary settings experience preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and critical or specialty care preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with team members and pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with advanced veterinary procedures including anesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
• Monitor and manage critically ill and injured patients under supervision of veterinarians.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments including histories, triage, and interpreting diagnostic results.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed and document care.
• Maintain sterilization and safety of medical equipment and supplies.

Skills

Emergency care

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia

Critical care

Communication

Education

Texas Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT)

Job description

We are seeking an Locum (Relief) Veterinary Technician to join our team at VCA Veterinarian Hospitals in Houston and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Why we love VCA

• Small hospital feel with big company support
• Competitive compensation ($17 - $24, hourly)
• Flexible Schedules
• Supportive, multi-faceted, educational training program
• We are focused on your career growth; we empower you with all the knowledge and skill you need to be successful
• Great community location close to food options, fitness centers and shopping
• Access to “Perkspot”- receive coupons and discounts for anything you can imagine

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with a range of advanced veterinary procedures, including anesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
• Monitor and manage critically ill and injured patients, providing support and care under the supervision of veterinarians.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including obtaining patient histories, performing triage and TPR, and understanding diagnostic results.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed, and document all care provided.
• Utilize and maintain medical equipment and instruments, ensuring adherence to sterilization and safety protocols.
• Provide compassionate care and communicate effectively with pet owners, educating them on treatment plans, procedures, and at-home care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cases and prioritize patient needs in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) in Texas (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in emergency and specialty veterinary settings is preferred.
• Strong clinical skills with proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, and critical or specialty care is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and pet owners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and compassion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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.

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.

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.