What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates?
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Location: Houston, Texas
West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates is now hiring for a Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have the opportunity to reach your full potential as a Veterinary Technician performing all technical responsibilities to provide quality patient care.
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
- Intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture
- Administer drugs (IV, SQ, Oral)
- Assist with radiographic procedures
- Perform diagnostic blood, urine, and fecal testing
- Provide care to hospitalized patients
- Manage invoicing of patients
- Client communication and education
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Completion of a two-year or four-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited veterinary technology program from a community college, college, or university
- Experience in veterinary medicine
- Exceptional compensation
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
- Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Training and career development
- Paid license fees and dues
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid VTS specialization