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Veterinary Technician

Galveston Veterinary Clinic

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Veterinary Technician
📍 Galveston Veterinary Clinic - Galveston, TX

Do you thrive in a high-volume environment where every day brings something new? Do you have a passion for providing excellent care to pets and supporting a veterinary team? We’re looking for a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our long-standing, community-focused hospital.

As a Veterinary Technician at Galveston Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be hands-on in patient care, assisting doctors with exams, procedures, surgery, and hospitalized patients. If you’re detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and ready to make an impact on the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to meet you!

 

🐾 Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Treatment

  • Provide compassionate care to patients.
  • Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and client education.
  • Provide compassionate care to patients.
  • Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and client education.
  • Administer medications, injections, IV fluids, and perform lab tests.
  • Place IV catheters, draw blood, and perform radiology.
  • Communicate with clients about treatment plans, discharges, and follow-ups.
  • Prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and support recovery.
  • Maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile procedures.
  • Help maintain inventory, treatment areas, and medical records.

✨ What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of veterinary technician experience (preferred).

  • Licensed or unlicensed candidates welcome.

  • Proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, diagnostics, and patient handling.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced setting.

  • Experience or interest in exotics, pocket pets, or large animals is a major plus.

  • Ability to lift and handle pets up to 100 lbs (with team assistance).

📅 Schedule:

  • Some Saturdays and occasional Sundays required

🕒 Hospital Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am–1:00pm
Sun: Closed (except rare Sundays as scheduled)

📍 Location: On-site at Galveston Veterinary Clinic
💲 Compensation: Competitive pay, based on experience

Join a compassionate, dedicated team that’s been serving the Galveston community for decades. Here, your skills will be valued, and your love for animals will shine. 🐾

 

Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Galveston, Texas, United States

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