Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Destination Pet is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for Culebra Creek Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. This well-established, full-service small animal general practice has two dedicated veterinarians and an experienced support team. The hospital provides medical, surgical, and dental care and uses current diagnostic and treatment approaches, with an in-house laboratory, ultrasonography, and modern medical and surgical equipment. The LVT is encouraged to practice at the top of their license and act as a clinical leader, helping deliver medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. The practice follows AAHA utilization guidance. The position offers a structured career ladder, skills-based differentials, leadership opportunities, and flexible scheduling options with a predictable weekend rotation. The stated wage range is $23.00–$24.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Texas Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) state license.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in career growth through technician-level skill checkoffs, paid precepting, and leadership training.
- Interest in Fear Free care; training and certification are supported.
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia and analgesia care, including IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring and recovery.
- Perform dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy under DVM direction.
- Conduct radiography and patient positioning, analyze in-house laboratory samples, and collect diagnostic samples.
- Monitor critical patients, provide advanced wound care, and manage catheters and feeding tubes.
- Lead technician appointments and team huddles, and mentor assistants and externs.
Benefits
- $1,500 annual continuing education allowance and dedicated CE paid time off.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends.
- Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match.
- 24/7 mental health support via telemedicine.
- Fear Free training and certification support.
- Paid volunteer time and partnership with an in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care.
- Paid precepting and leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
