VCA Animal Hospitals·Texas City, Texas
Support technician and doctor teams by providing exceptional clinical care and creating a low-stress atmosphere for patients. Perform a variety of technical tasks including anesthesia monitoring, radiology, and surgical assistance to ensure patient health.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must hold valid veterinary technician credentials such as CVT, RVT, or LVT. The role requires the ability to perform a wide range of clinical skills from venipuncture to patient recovery.
Market context
In Texas, licensed veterinary technician openings are often driven by steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can handle both technical procedures and patient care. These roles are competitive because employers look for valid CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials plus broad clinical skills such as venipuncture and recovery support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential matches and highlight hands-on procedure experience in your application.