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Veterinary TechnicianNeighborhood Veterinary Centers – Houston Heights
Location: Houston Heights
Clinic Website: gonvc.com/locations/houstonheights/
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule Options: 4 x 10s or 5 x 8s (Tuesday's off / Rotating Saturday's)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Pay: Starting at $18/hour, based on experience and skill set
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers – Houston Heights is looking for a strong Veterinary Technician to join our team.
This is a support role for someone who has a solid veterinary technician background, confidence in their skills, and the ability to step into a busy full-service small animal clinic ready to support patients, clients, doctors, and teammates well.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, steady, team-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced day with professionalism, urgency, and a positive spirit. The right person will bring strong technical ability, clear communication, good judgment, and a willingness to jump in wherever the team needs support.
At NVC, skill matters, but mindset matters too. We want someone who cares deeply about patient care, works well with others, takes pride in doing things the right way, and helps contribute to a strong clinic culture.
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Technician, you will help support daily hospital flow, patient care, client communication, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and overall team success.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting doctors and team members during appointments, treatments, and procedures
- Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats
- Administering vaccines and medications as directed
- Drawing blood and running bloodwork
- Assisting with diagnostics and radiographs
- Supporting surgery and anesthesia
- Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures
- Providing general patient care and treatment support
- Communicating clearly and professionally with clients
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Helping keep the hospital clean, organized, and ready for the day
- Supporting clinic flow during busy moments
- Working well as part of a team under pressure
What We’re Looking For
The right candidate will have:
- Veterinary Technician license/certification preferred, or at least 2 years of experience in a full-service veterinary clinic
- Strong small animal handling experience with dogs and cats
- Surgical support experience
- Anesthesia monitoring experience
- Ability to draw blood and run diagnostics
- Comfort administering vaccines and medications
- Experience with radiographs
- Strong medical record-keeping habits
- Clear client communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
- Team-first mindset
- Positive attitude and professional maturity
- Ability to lift, bend, and safely handle animals up to 40 lbs.
You’ll Be a Strong Fit If You Are
- Dependable and ready to show up for your team
- Confident in your technical skills but still open to learning
- Calm and steady when the day gets busy
- Willing to help wherever needed
- Positive, professional, and respectful
- Comfortable supporting surgery, anesthesia, diagnostics, and appointments
- Someone who takes pride in patient care and teamwork
- Looking for a clinic where your skills are valued and your growth matters
About NVC
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers is a family-owned and operated veterinary group built around service, support, teamwork, and doing right by the people and pets in the communities we serve.
We are not built around corporate red tape or distant decision-makers. Our teams are supported, our leaders are accessible, and our hospitals are empowered to provide quality care while staying connected to their neighborhoods.
At NVC, we want people who care about the work, care about each other, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in strong medicine, strong communication, and compassionate care.
Benefits
NVC offers a strong benefits package that may include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Paid short-term and long-term disability
- Paid employee life insurance
- Uniform/scrub support
- Team member pet discounts
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership
- A family-owned culture that values people, teamwork, and doing the right thing
Apply Today
If you are a Veterinary Technician who brings strong technical skills, a positive attitude, and a true team-first mindset, we would love to connect.
Join Neighborhood Veterinary Centers – Houston Heights and become part of a team committed to strong medicine, strong teamwork, and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them.
Please apply today or reach out to Amedeo Trotta, Director of Talent Acquisition, at amedeo.trotta@gonvc.com.
Let’s have a great conversation.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77009 (Required)
Work Location: In person