Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Position

When you join Neartown Animal Clinic in Houston, TX, you are joining a practice committed to the highest standards of veterinary excellence since 1980. Our dedication to superior patient care is evident in our rigorous credentials; we are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality medicine. Furthermore, we ensure comfort and specialized treatment by being both a Fear Free Certified Practice and a Cat Friendly Certified Practice. This commitment to quality care has earned us the trust of the community, reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. If you are seeking an opportunity where specialized certifications and high standards are the daily expectation, this is where you can do your best work. As a teammate at Neartown, you benefit from working alongside caring professionals who prioritize reducing fear, anxiety, and stress for every patient. Your colleagues include a Diplomate of the ABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), providing mentorship and specialized insight right within the hospital. Because we regularly undergo rigorous evaluations to maintain our AAHA statusa standard achieved by only 15% of hospitals in North Americayou are guaranteed a supportive environment focused on continual improvement in every area, including surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. We look for teammates dedicated to upholding these high standards and growing their professional skills in a certified, supportive environment. The quality of medicine practiced at our facility is comprehensive and advanced, reflecting our status as an AAHA accredited practice that serves the community with full-service veterinary care. You will have the opportunity to expand your expertise utilizing advanced procedures including comprehensive surgical procedures, testing & diagnostics, and general advanced care. Since we also provide emergency care, you will gain experience managing varied and complex cases within a certified and organized facility. We provide the tools and high standards necessary for you to succeed in small animal medicine. Located in Houston, Texas, you will be joining a dynamic, major metropolitan community. Houston offers immense professional and personal opportunities, known for its diversity and rapid growth. This setting ensures a steady and varied caseload, providing you with continuous learning and specialized experience. Houston is not just a city; it is a hub where you can establish deep community ties while growing your career in one of the most exciting veterinary markets in the country.

$2,500.00 Sign-On Bonus! We seek a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team at Neartown Animal Clinic to help ensure we provide great experiences for our clients and patients. The Lead Veterinary Technician supports the veterinarians in ensuring quality care for all pets in the hospital. The Lead Veterinary Technician assists doctors and the medical support team in providing exceptional medical care, education, and customer service to clients on all aspects of pet health. The Lead Veterinary Technician ensures a safe, efficient, and collaborative hospital environment by supporting and encouraging a positive team culture. Pay range of $24.00-$30.00 per hour based on experience.

Position Skills: - Perform initial evaluation of the pets condition and advise the veterinarian regarding the nature of the visit, preventative care due, and client concerns. - Restrain animals safely, efficiently, and compassionately during examinations and procedures. - Obtain and prepare laboratory samples as requested by the veterinarian, i.e., urine, fecal, and ear cytology. Record results in the patients medical record and communicate results to the veterinarian in a timely fashion. - Prepare and perform radiographs following proper safety procedures. - Prepare and set up for surgical procedures while utilizing knowledge of proper sterile field requirements. - Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian, ensuring that medications are added to the pets record and appropriately charged to the client. - Follow all DEA guidelines, including but not limited to documentation of all controlled drugs used or dispensed at any time. - Follow all OSHA guidelines, including but not limited to the appropriate safety and handling of hazardous materials. - Perform technical skills within state practice guidelines regarding the duties of credentialed and non-credentialed credentialed veterinary technicians. - Know vaccination guidelines within the hospital and administer vaccinations under the veterinarian's direction. - Perform routine procedures, i.e. heartworm testing, nail trims and anal gland expressions. - Monitor hospitalized pets and perform treatments as directed by the veterinarian. - Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates. Systems include the hospital practice management system, Vetcove, Vital Rads, and AllyDVM. - Train new veterinary technicians and assistants as outlined in the training manual. - Assist each member of the technical team in technical development. - Oversee the surgery department and ensure things are running smoothly and efficiently. - Set up new equipment and train the technical team on the use of the equipment. - Ensure equipment maintenance is performed routinely. - Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements: - LVT, or equivalent. - Flexible scheduling to include weekend and holiday availability. - Confidently able to use a computer and medical software, including Microsoft Word and Excel. - Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to manage stressful situations. - Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment.