Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Animal Medical Center of Pasadena, in Pasadena, TX is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team. We are a AAHA practice that stays busy helping patients. As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your 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. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Requirements
- Experience as a technician
- Ability to jump right in
- Believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care
- Expertise and technical know-how to make high quality veterinary medicine and patient care happen
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Responsibilities
- Venipuncture
- catheter placement
- radiology
- anesthesia monitoring
- physical examinations and patient assessment
- surgical preparation and assisting
- dentistry
- laboratory work
- pharmacy
- patient recovery
- compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
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
Associate degree
