Overnight Veterinary Technician

Cy Fair Animal Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA-acceded

Job summary

CyFair Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice serving the Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth areas with walk-in and scheduled appointments. We seek a motivated veterinary professional to join a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on compassionate care for every pet.

Responsibilities include animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary experience required.
• Weekend availability
• CVT/RVT/LVT certification bonus
• Ability to restrain pets calmly and safely
• Excellent client communication and record-keeping skills
• Knowledge of preventative care and hospital flow
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography.
• Medical and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Time management

Ability to work weekends

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Tools

Radiography

Lab sample handling

Job description

CyFair Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care using today’s most advanced veterinary techniques. Our dedicated team of doctors and support staff shares a deep passion for animals and a commitment to exceptional client service.

We proudly serve the Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth areas, as well as surrounding communities, offering both walk-in and scheduled appointments to meet the diverse needs of our clients. At CyFair, you'll be part of a supportive and experienced team focused on providing the best possible care for every pet that walks through our doors.

If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your love for animals and dedication to their care is valued—you’ll feel right at home here.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience required, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
• Self starter that can work independently
• Open availability required
• Overnight position 8pm-6am

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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