Licensed Veterinary Technician

The Animal Hospital of Smithson Valley

Spring Branch, TX

Vision , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician that is looking for Growth & Opportunity? Are you seeking a hospital where you can fully utilize and expand your skills? The Animal Hospital of Smithson Valley has an amazing opportunity for a skilled and passionate LVT to join our family!

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at our hospital, you'll have the chance to showcase your expertise, collaborate closely with our veterinarians and elevate our medical standards. You'll serve as a vital patient advocate, delivering compassionate nursing care that encompasses a diverse range of your technical skills including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, anesthesia and pain management, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings.

Our 3-doctor, state-of-the-art facility offers small and large animal care to the Spring Branch, TX area (just North of San Antonio). If you are looking for practice with all the bells and whistles, then look no further. We have ultrasound, laparoscopy, a therapeutic laser, acupuncture and more. We believe in work-life balance, and we strive to create an environment where our team members can apply their extraordinary passion, skills, and education to make a difference for pets and their humans.

Who you are:

Skill and Experience – You are a seasoned professional with at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary practice setting and are a Registered Veterinary Technician (preferred).
Team Spirit - You promote a positive culture by supporting and lifting up your fellow team members.
Exceptional Patient Care - You care about our patients and take pride in sharing your knowledge and educating clients. You strive to elevate medical standards and advocate for your patients.
Resilience and Adaptability - You cope effectively with pressure and setbacks. You see obstacles as opportunities to grow. You lean into your own values as you face challenges and are an example to your teammates to do the same.

What we offer:

Mental Health and Wellness Support including:

Free access to counseling
Meditation and mindfulness programs
Well-being ambassadors

Growth Opportunities - Advancement opportunities including leadership and training roles
Opportunity for Fear Free certification and Recover CPR training
Continuing Education Allowance
Short Term Disability paid for by employer
Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options including vision and dental care plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
Long Term Disability option
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Generous paid time off plus 6 paid holidays a year
Consistent schedule that allows for a healthy work/life balance

If you are looking for a hospital that values and supports you, make sure to check us out!

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.