Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Brittmoore Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician. This is a full-time position with a flexible Monday-Friday schedule and rotating Saturdays. The hospital is a five-doctor, AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Houston, Texas, dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and an exceptional client experience. They are looking for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys learning, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a hospital where their skills are appreciated and utilized every day. The role involves monitoring anesthesia, assisting with surgery, and educating clients, playing a vital role in helping pets live healthier, happier lives. The hospital emphasizes a supportive, collaborative team, leadership that values ideas and encourages professional growth, mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities to work with advanced services.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician
- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and laboratory procedures
- Confidence assisting with surgery and dentistry
- Knowledge of preventive care, vaccines, and patient nursing
- Strong communication and client education skills
- Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- A positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and team-first mentality
- Passion for continuing education and professional growth
- Commitment to providing outstanding patient care and customer service
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories, vital signs, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate nursing care from patient intake through discharge
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
- Perform in-house laboratory testing, including CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing
- Prepare patients for surgery and dentistry while assisting with anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Monitor patient vitals and provide attentive nursing care throughout hospitalization
- Practice low-stress patient handling techniques whenever possible
- Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Keep treatment and exam areas clean, organized, and well stocked
- Collaborate with the entire hospital team to provide exceptional patient care and client service
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support for veterinary technician licensing
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free or discounted laboratory work for all employee pets
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
