Veterinary Technician - Livingston Animal Hospital

AmeriVet•Livingston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Livingston Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice in Livingston, Texas, providing care for pets and livestock in the surrounding community. Services include wellness and preventive care, dentistry, diagnostics and imaging, surgery, urgent care, pharmacy services, and specialized care for large animals such as horses, cattle, and pigs. The Veterinary Technician will provide compassionate care to patients in a welcoming, supportive environment. The role involves supporting surgical and dental care, monitoring anesthesia, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting with recovery. The technician must be comfortable with routine, urgent, and emergency cases and handling patients across a variety of species. This full-time position requires participation in rotating Saturday shifts and mandatory Sunday on-call coverage.

Requirements

Previous Veterinary Technician experience is required; 3+ years is preferred.
Strong surgical experience is preferred, including anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and patient recovery.
Comfort with routine, urgent, and emergency cases.
Strong patient handling, restraint, and nursing skills across a variety of species.
Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced clinical environment and prioritize multiple patients.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Reliable, adaptable, and willing to take initiative.
Compassionate approach to patient care and client communication.
Willingness to participate in rotating Saturday shifts and mandatory Sunday on-call coverage.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and safely lifting and restraining animals.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician certification or registration is preferred but not required.
Experience in a mixed-animal or exotic practice is a plus.
Three or more years of experience is preferred.
Strong surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support surgery and dentistry, including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
Provide patient handling, restraint, and nursing care across a variety of species.
Assist with routine, urgent, and emergency cases.
Prioritize multiple patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with the team and clients.
Participate in rotating Saturday shifts and mandatory Sunday on-call coverage.
Safely lift and restrain animals and meet other physical requirements of the position.