Veterinary Technician

Golden State Humane Society; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Houston seeks a Full Time Veterinary Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include leading medical support staff, providing patient care, and ensuring excellent communication with clients. The role requires various veterinary skills and a commitment to animal health. The hospital offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discount on veterinary care for pets

401k retirement plan with company match

Yearly uniform allowance

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off and major holidays

Life insurance options available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Some veterinary industry experience required.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of DVM.
• Record all pertinent medical information accurately.
• Maintain excellent client communication.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Surgery Skills

Dental Skills

Nursing Skills

Client Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Pharmacy Equipment

Job description

Overview

Jersey Village Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full Time Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location:
17341 Village Green Drive
Houston, Texas 77040

Clinic Hours:
Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 7am-2pm
Sunday CLOSED

Compensation:
$17-20/hr

Our fully equipped, full-service state-of-the-art Northwest Houston animal hospital allows us to focus on pet health and wellness, the early diagnosis of various medical conditions, as well as the implementation of surgical procedures whenever needed. Our veterinary hospital is happy to be an emergency veterinarian Jersey Village can trust and equally happy to offer the following veterinary services.

Benefits We Offer:
Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
Yearly uniform allowance
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff - and we pay a portion of the medical premium!
Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
Short-term disability insurance provided to all full-time staff at no cost
Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff

Job Summary: This position provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with employees and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:
• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
• Take part in training as necessary.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
• Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.
Required Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:
• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.