Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast is seeking an Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team in Houston, TX. This is a full-time position where teamwork is constant and the team is dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy lives. VCA Animal Hospitals values each person's individual skill and personality, creating a unique culture. They are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and committed to continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. They are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, striving to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. They support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Skills in physical examinations and patient assessment
- Skills in anesthesia monitoring
- Skills in surgical preparation and assisting
- Skills in dentistry
- Skills in radiology
- Skills in laboratory work
- Skills in venipuncture
- Skills in catheter placement
- Skills in pharmacy
- Skills in patient recovery
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, so exceptional care can be provided to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge and skills in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Perform anesthesia monitoring.
- Assist with surgical preparation.
- Perform dentistry procedures.
- Conduct radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Manage pharmacy.
- Oversee patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
