Veterinary Technician: Surgical Support in Busy Clinic

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a Veterinary Technician to assist a Veterinarian in medical care, surgeries, and post-operative guidance within the Animal Care Program.

Work location rotates between the Main Campus and satellite city facilities. Rotating 10-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, including weekends and holidays. Requires knowledge of anatomy, surgical techniques, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• One (1) year of animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control or animal care experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarian in restraining animals for examinations.
• Lifts animals up to 50 pounds and assists with team lifts for heavier.
• Performs emergency first aid.
• Screens animals for sterilization surgery and draws blood samples for tests.
• Collects fecal samples and checks for parasites.
• Bathes, dips, and dries animals.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and maintains surgical packs.
• Schedules surgeries.
• Sedates and assists in anesthesia; monitors recovery.
• Scrubs and disinfects instruments before sterilization.
• Examines animals before discharge and advises on post-surgical care.
• Assists in training personnel on animal handling.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies.
• May assist with offsite events.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical basics

Safety procedures

Vet instruments

Injections

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of San Antonio seeks a Veterinary Technician to assist a Veterinarian in medical care, surgeries, and post-operative guidance within the Animal Care Program.

Work location rotates between the Main Campus and satellite city facilities. Rotating 10-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, including weekends and holidays. Requires knowledge of anatomy, surgical techniques, and safety procedures.