Veterinary Technician

At Houston Cat Hospital, we employ the finest veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality medical services while promoting a culture of compassion and authenticity. We cultivate attractive working environments and cultures for every hospital staff member, making sure they have the resources to give every pet proper attention and keep clients well-informed. 

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The Veterinary Technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases.  They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail.  They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets. 

• Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol.
• Support veterinarians in procedures using accurate restraint; know how to restrain fractious patients.
• Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique.
• Maintain and use equipment such as IDEXX Procyte/CatalystOne and autoclave.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology.
• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Induce anesthesia and intubate a patient.
• Coordinate treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form.
• Initiate emergency procedures; triage patients.
• Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia logs.
• Take radiographs, with knowledge of accurate positioning and techniques.
• Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Perform dental cleanings.
• Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies.
• Perform catheterization- urinary and venous.
• Complete anal gland expression, ear cleanings, and nail trims
• Assist in maintaining and preparing records, consent forms, other documents.
• Support out other team members as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) highly preferred.
• Professional appearance required; scrubs are to be worn at all times.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends (Saturdays) & holidays if the hospital is open.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Work well independently and in a group.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.