Veterinary Technician

The Family Practice for Pets; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our full-service practice in San Antonio. The ideal candidate will perform nursing tasks, assist with dental cleanings, surgical preparation, and monitoring, and interact professionally with clients.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a family-oriented

Qualifications

• Licensed or Certified Veterinary Technician in the United States.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and client communication.
• Assist in dental cleanings, surgical prep, and monitoring.
• Support anesthesia and perioperative care as needed.
• Administer medications and monitor patient recovery.

Skills

drawing blood

IV catheter placement

dental cleaning

surgical prep

intubating

surgical monitoring

client interaction

high-pace environment

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (US)

Job description

Veterinary Technician

We are a family-owned, AAHA accredited Animal Hospital seeking a Licensed or CertifiedVeterinary Technician.

Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital is full-service animal hospital located in Northeast San Antonio. We have been providing high touch, high quality veterinary care for over thirty years by focusing on our patients and our clients, and by staying current both in our equipment and knowledge. We are committed to the ongoing nurturing of a family culture and the goal of being an employer of choice, making this an ideal place to work for our experienced team members. Our hospital is unique in providing both a management and leadership team to care for and communicate with our staff. In addition to maintaining our high standard of quality care and communication with our clients, we strive for efficiency in the workplace through education and seasoned processes in order to serve the volume of patients that seek our services for preventative care and treatment. On average, we find that our technicians are given more responsibility and opportunities to grow than other clinics/hospitals. We have recently expanded with a second hospital location in Cibolo, Texas, to include additional services like rehabilitation and feline-specific areas. Placement of this position will be determined based on experience and skill set.

Capabilities must include, but not limited to:

• drawing blood
• placement of IV catheters
• dental cleaning
• surgical prep
• intubating
• surgical monitoring
• client interaction
• working in a high-pace environment

We offer:

• medical, dental, and vision health care benefits
• paid vacation and paid time off

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience:

• Veterinary Technician: 3 years (Required)

License:

• Veterinary Technician (Preferred)
• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Other

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative