Licensed Veterinary Technician

Position Summary

Ridglea West Animal Hospital seeks a compassionate, dependable, skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide patient care, support veterinarians, educate clients, and help maintain an efficient hospital.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative communicator with strong technical skills and a commitment to animal care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide patient nursing care: Assess patients, obtain vital signs, safely handle animals, administer veterinarian-directed medications and treatments, collect diagnostic samples, place IV catheters, provide fluid therapy, monitor hospitalized and recovering patients, identify condition changes, and maintain complete medical records.

2. Support surgery, anesthesia, diagnostics, and dentistry: Prepare and monitor patients for surgery and dental procedures; administer permitted anesthetic medications; intubate and monitor anesthesia and recovery; assist veterinarians; perform laboratory testing, radiographs, dental cleanings, and related procedures; and maintain surgical and laboratory equipment.

3. Communicate with clients and support hospital operations: Provide preventive-care, medication, treatment, and discharge education; communicate approved treatment plans; maintain clean, safe treatment areas; manage supplies; follow safety and infection-control procedures; assist with team training; and support daily opening and closing duties.

Qualifications

• Current Texas LVT credential in good standing.

• Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program.

• Knowledge of veterinary medications, anesthesia, patient care, animal handling, and restraint.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and organizational skills.

• Experience with AVImark veterinary software preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Exotic experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to safely lift and restrain animals, with assistance when needed.

• Ability to bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.

• Comfort working around animals, medical equipment, and biological materials.

• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain reliable attendance and a professional, respectful attitude.

• Protect patient and client confidentiality.

• Follow veterinarian instructions, hospital protocols, and safety procedures.

• Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and willingness to learn.

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care within the Texas veterinary technician scope of practice and under legally required veterinary supervision.

Performance Expectations

A successful LVT at Ridglea West Animal Hospital will:

• Provide safe, compassionate patient care and accurate, timely medical records.

• Demonstrate proficiency in nursing procedures and anesthesia monitoring.

• Communicate effectively with the veterinary team and clients.

• Work efficiently without compromising patient safety.

• Support a positive, productive hospital environment and follow all hospital policies and medical protocols.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $22 - $26 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No