Veterinary Technician - Altas Palmas Animal Clinic

Petvet-Care-Centers; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Altas Palmas Animal Clinic in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations with high-quality patient care and client service. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, performing examinations and diagnostics, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, and maintaining medical records.

The clinic emphasizes a culture of compassionate care for pets and clients, with a team-oriented environment and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records.
• Assist with feeding and caring for patients, maintain medical supplies and equipment, oversee triage and discharge patients, and ensure proper documentation of care.
• Maintain a safe, sterile, and clean environment; sterilize instruments and manage supplies and inventory.

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Altas Palmas Animal Clinic is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Altas Palmas Animal Clinic in Harlingen, Texas has been a cornerstone of veterinary care in the Rio Grande Valley for over 45 years, serving the cats and dogs of Harlingen and the surrounding communities since 1979 with a full range of services from preventive wellness and dentistry to internal medicine, surgery, geriatric care, and boarding. The practice's mission — to provide compassionate, ultramodern medical care and high-quality service — is reflected in a warm, friendly environment where every client is given a thorough explanation of their pet's diagnosis and a clear treatment plan before leaving the clinic.

Why Join Us:

• Join a busy, relationship-centered small animal practice where compassionate care and strong client connections are at the heart of everything we do. With a team of five experienced veterinarians, we have proudly served pets and families in our community for decades.
• Our clinic blends high-quality, experienced medicine with a supportive, team-oriented culture that values communication, kindness, and collaboration. It’s an environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
• If you're looking for a supportive team, opportunities to learn and grow, and a workplace where your contributions are recognized and appreciated, Altas Palmas Animal Clinic may be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered