Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands

Lakefield Veterinary Group • The Woodlands, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate, collaborative team. This AAHA-accredited practice is dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care while creating a low-stress, positive experience for both pets and their people. The hospital incorporates Fear Free techniques into everyday patient care, emphasizing gentle handling, patient advocacy, and individualized care plans. They provide care 7 days a week and treat a wide variety of patients, including exotic animals, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment. As an Veterinary Technician with this practice, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff who are committed to high-quality medicine and client education. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, confident in technical skills, passionate about patient care, and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a long-standing, trusted practice that prioritizes compassionate care, professional growth, and a diverse patient caseload.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).
• Licensing requirements for Veterinary Technicians vary by state
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the state)
• State-recognized veterinary technician certification (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with credential in good standing required
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
• Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice
• Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)
• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed
• Perform initial evaluation of pet’s condition, collect information from client, observe pet’s behavior, and checks vital statistics
• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases
• Restrain pets during exams as needed
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient’s medical chart
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care
• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a Veterinarian
• Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a Veterinarian
• Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties or projects as requested

Benefits

• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid STD and LTD
• Eligible for performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree