Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Join the VCA Mainland Animal Hospital Team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician! VCA Mainland Animal Hospital has been serving Galveston County with compassionate veterinary care for over 20 years. We are proudly AAHA accredited, Cat Friendly, and a hands-free radiology practice. We have 5 full-time DVMs and a part-time DVM. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! 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
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge of physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Prepare and assist in surgeries.
- Perform dentistry.
- Operate radiology equipment.
- Conduct laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Place catheters.
- Administer pharmacy services.
- Manage 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
