Veterinary Technician: 4-Day Week, Surgery & Patient Care

Parkwood Animal Hospital; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkwood Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and recovery, plus accurate record-keeping and medication dispensing.

You will communicate care instructions clearly to clients and maintain a clean, well-stocked hospital environment. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care and client communication, with a passion for

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with hospital safety guidelines (DEA/OSHA).

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 technical duties such as 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 care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Parkwood Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and recovery, plus accurate record-keeping and medication dispensing.

You will communicate care instructions clearly to clients and maintain a clean, well-stocked hospital environment. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care and client communication, with a passion for