**VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team.**

This is a vital role in our hospital and works closely with other Associates in a team atmosphere.

VCA Jones Road is an AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor, fast-paced practice offering general practice and Urgent Care in Houston, Texas, while providing excellent medical and customer service.

We are looking for a motivated Veterinary Technician or Registered Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, enjoys learning/teaching, problem-solving, clear communication, and has the skill set to provide high-quality medicine for our patients. The technician/RVT must have prior experience in taking radiographs, dentistry, oral radiographs, surgery prep, induction/intubation and monitoring patients while under anesthesia for cats and dogs.

**Why We Need You**

As a member of the VCA team, your goal is to gain the confidence and trust of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

Youve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that youve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

physical examinations and patient assessment

anesthesia monitoring

radiology

dentistry, scaling/polishing, extractions

venipuncture

catheter placement

surgical preparation and assisting

laboratory work

pharmacy

patient recovery

compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

**Why You Should Consider Us**

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and your compassion for pets and people is matched with our commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists.

You will sharpen your skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Health, vision, and dental benefits, 401k, paid time off, and CE allowance

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

Apply today!

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma.

Certified or Registered Technician status or equivalent practice experience of at least 3 years.

**If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**

**Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!**

**The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)**

**We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at** **vcacareers.com**