LVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Cat Vet Clinic

LVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At Cat Veterinary Clinic, we are a feline-only clinic with a well-established DVM and technical team. We specialize in managing chronic diseases, senior cat care, dentistry, and surgery. We provide services to many devoted cat parents and we are looking for someone special to continue to elevate our client and patient care!

    Why Join Cat Veterinary Clinic? W e pride ourselves on being a specialized clinic exclusively dedicated to feline care. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and sensitivities of our feline patients, we have created a tranquil and welcoming environment that puts them at ease. YOU will have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive professionally, including:

    • Competitive Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
    • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k with company match
    • Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development support
    • Work-Life Balance: PTO and mental health assistance
    • Perks: Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral program
    • A Welcoming Team: We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters!

    What We're Looking For: A Licensed Veterinary Technician or an Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a passion for surgery and dentistry. Are you confident, skilled, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team! As part of our team, you'll help maintain our stellar reputation in the community by providing top-notch feline care and nurturing the human-animal bond.

    Unlicensed Veterinary Technicians/Assistants are encouraged to apply!!

    Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: admitting patients for procedures and exams, animal restraint, maintaining animal records and documenting conditions and updates, dental cleanings under anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, completing dental extractions, monitoring anesthesia, venipuncture including catheter placement, administering PO, SQ, IM, and IV medications, intubation and extubation, filling prescriptions, completing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, and educating clients on veterinary medicine

    What You Need to Succeed:

    • A current veterinary technician license, preferred
    • At least 1 year of experience
    • Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and basic dentistry skills like scaling, polishing, charting, and taking dental radiographs
    • Great work ethic and collaborative mindset
    • Full-time and weekend availability with shifts starting at 7:30 AM (open to an alternative work week schedule)

    Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

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    Cat Veterinary Clinic is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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