Veterinary Technician: 4-Day Week + Full Benefits

Parkwood Animal Hospital; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

4-day work week

Two Saturdays per month

Job summary

Parkwood Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX is hiring a full Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff, plus a stable 4-day

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal handling

Disease state awareness

DEA/OSHA compliance

Job description

Parkwood Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX is hiring a full Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff, plus a stable 4-day