CityVet·Houston, Texas
The Veterinary Technician supports veterinarians by performing technical tasks, administering medications, and preparing patients for surgery. They also manage client communications regarding care plans and assist with laboratory testing and sample collection.
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 Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).
Compensation is based on experience and education.
The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
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.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in the veterinary industry. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and proficiency in safe animal restraint are required.
Market context
In Texas, experienced veterinary technician roles are often driven by steady demand from clinics that need support with patient care, restraint, and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers look for hands-on veterinary experience, safe animal handling skills, and the physical ability to assist with heavier animals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your restraint experience and lifting capacity in your application.
