Parkwood Animal Hospital·Friendswood, Texas
Support veterinarians with patient exams, surgery, anesthesia, and technical duties like lab work and radiographs. Maintain accurate medical records and ensure treatment areas are clean and stocked while communicating care instructions to clients.
$16-$20/hr.
4 days work week, same day off every week. Two Saturday per month. Parkwood Animal Hospital is hiring a full Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Parkwood Animal Hospital A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
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Responsibilities: Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Parkwood Animal Hospital: Parkwood Animal Hospital and Boarding has served the Friendswood, TX, area since 2009. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, critical care, and more. Practice owner Dr. Helen Stehouwer associates Dr. Eileen Clark, Dr. Adam Mayorga, Dr. Julie Wickel, and Dr. Kristen French-Kim, combined with our staff, have extensive experience in day and emergency practices. Our modern, 5,000+ sq. ft. facility features six exam rooms and is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, including digital and dental radiography, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and surgical and therapeutic lasers. A recent remodel added a state-of-the-art dental suite and expanded workspaces for our doctors, ensuring the best environment for delivering top-notch care. Parkwood Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology (Therapeutic laser, surgical laser, ultrasound, online pharmacy, dental radiology, and digital radiology) and, above all, remembers that all pets and clients need to be treated with compassion in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. At Parkwood, we value bonding with clients and their pets, concentrating on health, wellness, and client education. Our professional atmosphere encourages collaboration among doctors and support staff, and building on these relationships creates a culture of support and excellent client and patient care.
Candidates must be able to handle animals safely and compassionately with knowledge of common disease states. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines is required.
Market context
Veterinary Technician openings in Texas often reflect steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices that need hands-on support with animal care and client flow. These roles are competitive because employers usually want prior veterinary experience, strong restraint skills, medical terminology knowledge, and the physical ability to lift 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your experience with animal handling and prepare examples of your clinical support work.
