Veterinary Technician

Acorn Hill Animal Hospital - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join Acorn Hill Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician, where you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and ensuring a comforting environment for clients and their pets. This position involves performing various technical responsibilities, including administering medications, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and caring for hospitalized patients. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform intravenous catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Administer drugs via IV, SQ, and oral routes.
• Assist with radiographic procedures.
• Conduct diagnostic blood, urine, and fecal testing.
• Provide care to hospitalized patients.
• Monitor, prep, and recover surgical patients.
• Communicate and educate clients about their pets' care.
• Admit and discharge patients.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Experience in blood sampling.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Continuing education credits
• License reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance