Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Rice Village Animal Hospital

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to practice high-quality medicine in a hospital that truly values your skills? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where excellence is the standard?

Rice Village Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced LVT to join our growing practice.

We are a privately owned, AAHA-accredited hospital located in Houston's Rice Village. We embrace modern veterinary medicine and the tools that support it—including EzyVet cloud-based software, Weave communication systems, IDEXX diagnostics, digital radiography, portable ultrasound, and advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment.

What You'll Do

• Advanced surgical nursing and anesthesia monitoring, including induction, maintenance, and recovery

• Dentistry, including prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and full-mouth dental radiography

• Patient monitoring, hospitalization care, and pain management protocols

• Emergency triage, stabilization, and critical care support

• Diagnostic imaging, including radiology and portable ultrasound support

• In-house laboratory diagnostics, cytology preparation, and quality control

• Medication administration and treatment planning support

• Client education focused on diagnostics, treatment plans, and ongoing patient care

• Assisting veterinarians with advanced medical and surgical procedures

What We're Looking For

A licensed Texas Veterinary Technician in good standing who is confident in their clinical abilities and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate has strong anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and nursing skills, communicates clearly with clients and teammates, and is detail-oriented and solution-focused.

A positive attitude and a sense of humor are always welcome. We work hard, support each other, and genuinely enjoy what we do.

Who Will Thrive Here?

• You take initiative and follow through without needing to be reminded

• You enjoy finding ways to make things run smoother

• You communicate directly and respectfully

• You care about doing things the right way—even when no one is watching

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• HSA

• 401(k)

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Scrub allowance

• Employee and Family discounts

• Professional development assistance and continuing education (VMG, WVC)

• Fear Free membership

• Referral program

• Weekends off

• A supportive, well-established team and great location

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Typical shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM 

(No weekend appointment hours, no overnight care, no boarding)

Requirements

• Texas Veterinary Technician License

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program

• Minimum 3 years of clinical veterinary experience

• Strong anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and nursing skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Come be a part of something special at Rice Village Animal Hospital—where passion meets purpose, and every paw print tells a story.