Veterinary Technician

Three-Little-Pitties-Rescue; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Three-Little-Pitties-Rescue in Pearland, TX is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to support a high-volume surgery program on weekend shifts. You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, and help ensure rapid, safe procedures for dogs and cats.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining strict sterile techniques in a fast-paced clinical setting, with opportunities for regular Saturdays or occasional additional shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years veterinary technician experience, preferably in surgery
• Experience in high-volume surgery strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical-assistance skills
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining patient safety and quality of care
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor patients for surgery, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Assist DVMs with high-volume spay/neuter and other surgical procedures
• Perform surgical preparation, instrument handling, and sterile technique
• Safely calculate, prepare, and administer medications as directed
• Monitor patients closely throughout anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical equipment and treatment areas
• Work efficiently as part of a high-volume surgical team
• Follow all clinic protocols for patient safety, infection control, and controlled substances

Skills

High-volume surgery

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician – High-Volume Surgery

We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and team-oriented Veterinary Technician to support our high-volume surgical program. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working efficiently while maintaining excellent patient care and surgical standards.

POSITION INFORMATION:

This Position is for ONE surgery shift. We host surgery every Saturday at our Pearland Clinic. We are open to applicants who are looking for semi-regular work (ex every other Saturday, or once a month) , or wanting to work a shift every Saturday!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor patients for surgery, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Assist DVMs with high-volume spay/neuter and other surgical procedures
• Perform surgical preparation, instrument handling, and sterile technique
• Safely calculate, prepare, and administer medications as directed
• Monitor patients closely throughout anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical equipment and treatment areas
• Work efficiently as part of a high-volume surgical team
• Follow all clinic protocols for patient safety, infection control, and controlled substances

Ideal Candidate

• Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in a high-volume surgical setting
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and patient-care skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Comfortable working quickly while maintaining safety and quality
• Reliable, organized, and a strong team player

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys surgery, teamwork, and making a high volume of lifesaving procedures possible.

Requirements

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred (specifically experience in surgery)
• Experience in high-volume surgery strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical-assistance skills
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining patient safety and quality of care
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to safely handle and restrain a variety of dogs and cats
• Willingness to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing daily surgical needs