Veterinary Technician / Assistant

CareVet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program

Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

CareVet is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant for its Nottingham Animal Clinic in Houston, TX. This role involves handling patient medical records, monitoring vital signs, and assisting during exams. CareVet offers competitive pay complemented by a revenue share bonus program.

Our commitment extends to providing best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance, alongside mental health support and opportunities for growth. Join us to be part of a caring veterinary family focused on professional development and community service.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Registered Veterinary Technicians in Texas preferred.
• Willingness to learn and train is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records and enter data.
• Take medical histories and vital signs.
• Administer medications and assist during procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Technician / Assistant – Nottingham Animal Clinic, Houston, TX

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member's career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check patient medical records for past histories, enter in computer and file.
• Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintain client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Take, process, and log prescription refills in-house, call-out to pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitor hospital patients and log vital signs.
• Administer medications to patients as needed.
• Place catheters and perform blood draws.
• Restrain and assist the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes an Essential Function.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in Texas are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more