Internship for Vet Technician

Texas Litter Control•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on providing hands-on experience in a veterinary setting, with a strong emphasis on surgical preparation, monitoring, and post-operative care. Interns will also support general practice duties, including client communication, diagnostics, and administrative tasks. The role requires adherence to clinic standards for animal handling, medical records, and sanitation.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced organization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Ability to move about to coordinate work within observation rooms.
Ability to stand for long periods of time (in excess of 5 hours).
Frequent bending, stooping, and crouching.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare cats and dogs for surgery, including shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, and intubation.
Answer questions from pet owners during check-in and check-out regarding procedures, anesthesia, and post-operative care.
Monitor animals through surgery and recovery.
Perform standard veterinary technician duties as directed by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager.
Communicate with customers via phone and in person about medications, anesthesia, vaccinations, and surgery-related issues.
Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow, prioritizing staff and patient safety.
Properly handle animals at all times during movements and while restraining.
Perform basic palpation.
Maintain proper medical records, including surgical records, prescriptions, and drug logs.
Monitor recovering animals.
Clean kennels according to Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards.
Make sterile surgical packs.
Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director.
Perform laundry and mopping duties.
Maintain proper stock of supplies in all clinic areas.
Support General Practice Veterinarian with exams, diagnostics, and prescriptions/refills.
Greet customers and answer phones as needed.
Book appointments and print admission forms.
Fill prescriptions.
Perform adoptions for cats/kittens in the lobby.
Clean cat cages in the lobby and keep the lobby clean at all times.
Keep the storage closet organized.
Draw blood, administer fluids, give injections, and examine specimens under a microscope.
Perform other duties as assigned.