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Veterinary Technician Assistant

CityVet·Houston, Texas

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

The Veterinary Technician Assistant supports Veterinary Technicians by handling technical and administrative tasks to improve clinic efficiency. Key duties include preparing patients for surgery, assisting with anesthesia, and performing patient triage.

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants -- with a minimum of 1 year of experience -- to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Technician (VT) leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary Technician from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technician Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

Essential qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
  • At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
  • Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
  • Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
  • Lift 50 lbs to waist height
  • Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication & listening skills
  • Self-motivated & team-oriented

A day in the life

Assists the Veterinary Technician (VT) in preparing patients for medical, surgical, and dental surgeries by assisting in the administration of anesthesia and properly restraining the patients as needed for examination and treatment.

Effectively partner with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician (VT) Teams to administer proper patient triage protocol based on the client and facilities' needs and capabilities in a fast-paced and effective manner.

Aid Veterinary Technicians (VT) with booked appointments, walk-ins, and work-ins, including recording observations/treatment plans in the patient file, and aid in the performance of medical treatments under doctor supervision.

Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Purr-worthy people care

At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.

  • In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:
  • Generous Pet-care Discounts
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Growth Opportunities

Haven’t found your role?

Visit our careers page HERE [https://www.cityvet.com/careers/] to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set.

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Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 lbs. While one year of veterinary experience is preferred, entry-level candidates may be considered for training.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Listening Skills
  • Anesthesia Assistance
  • Patient Triage
  • Animal Restraint
  • Medication Knowledge
  • Veterinary Medical Terminology

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Uniform Allowance
  • 401k Program
  • HSA Options
  • Pet-care Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Houston, Texas
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

CityVet

CityVet empowers their veterinarians to provide their kind of care that follows their heart and honors their oath. CityVet has been vet founded, led, and owned for over 25 years. We offer veterinarians the opportunity to own their own practice, while being surrounded by...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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