Veterinary Technician

Salary: $21.15 - $26.00 Hourly
Location : 4710 STATE HWY 151 SAN ANTONIO, 78227, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01064
Department: Animal Care Services
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under general supervision, is responsible for performing complex technical work assisting a Veterinarian in the medical care of animals in the City's Animal Care Program. Assists in preparing animals for, monitoring during, and recovering after surgeries. Working conditions are in a high-volume veterinary clinic environment with frequent exposure to laboratory conditions including hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, and working with animal body fluids and infectious diseases. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location
Working location may rotate between Animal Care Services Main Campus at 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227, and satellite city-run facilities in various locations within city limits.


Work Hours
Rotating 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday; weekend and holiday availability required.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists Veterinarian in restraining animals, for clinical examination.
• Lifts and carries animals weighing up to 50 pounds to secure in cages or place on examination tables, and assists with team lifts for animals weighing over 50 pounds.
• Performs emergency first aid.
• Screens animals for sterilization surgery and draws blood samples to examine for filariases, anemia, etc.
• Collects fecal samples and examines them for endoparasites.
• Bathes, dips, and dries animals.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and maintains surgical packs.
• Schedules surgeries.
• Sedates, undulates, and assists in applying anesthesia; maintains anesthesia; clips, shaves, and disinfects the area for incision; and assists in surgery.
• Monitors animal recovery from anesthesia.
• Scrubs and disinfects instruments prior to sterilization.
• Examines animal before discharge and advises owner on post-surgical care of animal.
• Assists in the training of personnel on basic responsibilities and animal handling.
• Maintains an inventory of medical supplies.
• May assist with offsite events.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• One (1) year of animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control or animal care experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic or shelter environment.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic animal health procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy and basic surgical techniques.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of animal care.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and techniques used in dealing with animals and laboratory samples.
• Knowledge of all the tools and instruments used in veterinary medicine.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform basic examinations of animals.
• Ability to handle animals under all types of conditions and situations.
• Ability to perform injections.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06


How many years of experience do you have in animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control, or animal care?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07


How many years of experience do you have as a Veterinary Technician in a high volume spay/neuter clinic or shelter environment?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

08


As a veterinary technician, what types of animals have you treated? If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".
09


Describe any experience you have working in a high volume spay/neuter clinic, to include the number of surgeries your clinic completed per day, and what task you regularly performed during the surgical day. If you do not have experience, please answer "n/a".
10


Describe your experience working as a Veterinary Technician to include the tasks you complete on a daily basis in this role. If you do not have experience, please answer "n/a".
11


I understand this position will require me to work a rotating schedule, with the expectation of weekend and holiday availability, and possible required overtime hours. I further understand that overtime hours may be required. I have the ability to fulfill the required work schedule.

• Agree
• Disagree

12


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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