Veterinary Technician - 4-Day Week, Benefits & Training

Veterinary Practice Partners; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

Parkwood Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX is seeking a full Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and client service. The role includes assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, performing lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, and maintaining medical records.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO and a 401(k), plus professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Veterinary knowledge

Safety guidelines

Job description

Parkwood Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX is seeking a full Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and client service. The role includes assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, performing lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, and maintaining medical records.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO and a 401(k), plus professional development opportunities.