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Veterinary Technician

Friendswood, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • DEA
  • OSHA
  • safety guidelines

Nice to have

  • veterinary technology
  • ultrasonography
  • dental suite
  • therapeutic laser
  • surgical laser

Role summary

Parkwood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, and recovery, safely handling animals, communicating with clients, performing technical duties like lab work and radiography, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about common disease states and familiar with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $16-$20/hr.

Schedule: 4 days work week, same day off every week. Two Saturday per month.

Parkwood Animal Hospital is hiring a full Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Parkwood Animal Hospital

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • Professional development opportunities

    • Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
  • Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
  • Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
  • Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
  • Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
  • Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

    • Qualifications:

  • Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
  • Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
  • Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

    • About Parkwood Animal Hospital:

    Parkwood Animal Hospital and Boarding has served the Friendswood, TX, area since 2009. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, critical care, and more.

    Practice owner Dr. Helen Stehouwer associates Dr. Eileen Clark, Dr. Adam Mayorga, Dr. Julie Wickel, and Dr. Kristen French-Kim, combined with our staff, have extensive experience in day and emergency practices.

    Our modern, 5,000+ sq. ft. facility features six exam rooms and is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, including digital and dental radiography, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and surgical and therapeutic lasers. A recent remodel added a state-of-the-art dental suite and expanded workspaces for our doctors, ensuring the best environment for delivering top-notch care. Parkwood Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology (Therapeutic laser, surgical laser, ultrasound, online pharmacy, dental radiology, and digital radiology) and, above all, remembers that all pets and clients need to be treated with compassion in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

    At Parkwood, we value bonding with clients and their pets, concentrating on health, wellness, and client education. Our professional atmosphere encourages collaboration among doctors and support staff, and building on these relationships creates a culture of support and excellent client and patient care.

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