Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Houston SPCA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technicians for our Medical team! How you’ll impact our mission: At Houston SPCA, we’re united by our mission to alleviate animal suffering and abuse. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting our veterinarians with examining, treating, and caring for animals. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you. What’s in it for you? At Houston SPCA, we’re proud to commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in our employees through a shared vision and dedication to the animals we serve. As an employee you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid time-off Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs …and so much more! What you’ll do: Works under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or contractor employed by the Houston SPCA. Assist Veterinary Services Coordinator(s) and/or Veterinary Services management in ensuring routine examinations and treatments of animals in the care of the Houston SPCA are properly performed as required. Provide assistance to Veterinarians when necessary. Monitor the Houston SPCA care of animals and report any discrepancies to the Veterinary Services Coordinator. Assist staff with initial customer questions and/or issues in a timely manner. Ensure animals are properly cared for, monitored, medicated and treated as needed. Ensure assigned areas are cleaned on a daily basis. Responsible for vaccinating animals. Draw blood and perform diagnostic testing including, but not limited to heartworm testing, fecal testing, skin scraping, FIV and FIV testing. Ensure that injured animals receive proper and timely treatment. Work with x-ray and blood equipment. Prepare animals, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Collect specimens and perform laboratory procedures. Maintain database by entering accurate information on the animals in our care. Ensure proper labeling and dating of medications, maintains accurate inventory of all medications in stock and replenishes stock as necessary, and report discrepancies to the veterinary services manager Update Veterinary Services Manager on areas of interest and/or concern.