Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job Description

Veterinary Technician
Windhaven Veterinary Hospital | Plano, TX | Full-Time, In-Person

About Us
Windhaven Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, full-service veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and compassionate service to pets and their families. Our team of four experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff work collaboratively in a friendly, supportive environment where patient care, teamwork, and client education are top priorities. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients and creating a positive, supportive workplace for our team members.


Position Overview
The Veterinary Technician will play a key role in supporting our veterinarians and ensuring excellent patient and client care. This position involves assisting with medical procedures, safe and compassionate patient handling, clear and professional client communication, and delivering high-quality care to every patient and client interaction. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, empathetic, and committed to providing outstanding veterinary nursing care.


Key Responsibilities
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, medical procedures, and surgeries
• Perform animal catheterization, venipuncture, and patient monitoring
• Provide routine and advanced nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Administer vaccinations and medications as directed
• Perform laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring
• Safely and humanely restrain animals
• Clean and maintain medical equipment, kennels, and surgical areas
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to implement patient treatment plans
• Stay current on veterinary terminology, protocols, and best practices


Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of animal anatomy and handling techniques
• Experience with catheterization and clinical procedures highly preferred
• Ability to lift and move animals and equipment as required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Veterinary Technician certification preferred but not required; willingness to pursue certification is expected


Benefits
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discounts

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.