Help Save Lives Every Single Day
Do you want a career where the work you do truly matters?
At Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), every surgery, every recovery, and every patient represents another life saved. For more than 50 years, CAP has been one of Houston's leading nonprofit animal welfare organizations, helping thousands of homeless pets find loving homes while providing affordable veterinary care to the community.
We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a highly skilled surgical team.
If you love surgery, enjoy learning new skills, and want to make a measurable impact on animal welfare every day, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an essential role in CAP's High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) program while also supporting our public Wellness Clinic.
On any given day, you may:
- Assist veterinarians during high-volume surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia
- Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery
- Administer medications, vaccines, anesthesia, and treatments
- Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals
- Perform laboratory sample collection and diagnostic procedures
- Assist with radiographs (X-rays)
- Prepare, sterilize, clean, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Educate clients on medications, preventive care, and post-operative instructions
- Dispense medications and explain proper dosing
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe surgical environment
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, shelter staff, and volunteers
- Participate in inventory management and equipment maintenance
Our surgical team performs approximately 20–50 surgeries each day, making this an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to build advanced surgical skills in a supportive learning environment.
Career Growth
At CAP, we don't just hire Veterinary Technicians, we develop them.
You'll participate in our internal technician skill-leveling program, providing opportunities to expand your surgical knowledge and advance your career.
Potential growth opportunities include:
- Advanced Surgical Technician
- Lead Veterinary Technician
- Cross-training in Wellness Services
- Continuing education and professional development
What We're Looking ForRequired
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1 year of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience in a small animal practice
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding teamwork and communication skills
- Compassionate approach toward animals and people
- Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and patient safety
Preferred
- Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Assistant education
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
- Experience in High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN)
Schedule
Our technicians typically work:
- Four 10-hour shifts each week
- Primarily weekday surgery schedule
- Occasional Saturdays supporting our Wellness Clinic
- Weekend surgery schedules may be added in the future based on operational needs
Physical Requirements
This position is active and hands-on.
You should be comfortable with:
- Standing for extended periods
- Repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Lifting animals up to 30 pounds independently
- Assisting with animals over 100 pounds
- Working in a busy veterinary environment
- Handling animals that may be frightened, injured, or fractious
- Exposure to barking, odors, surgical procedures, and medical conditions
Why You'll Love Working at CAPCompetitive Benefits
Eligible full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical insurance (CAP pays a significant portion of the premium)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Optional supplemental insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
- 403(b) retirement savings opportunities
- Generous paid time off including: Vacation, sick and PTO
- Employee discounts in our Wellness Clinic
- Discounts at the CAP Pet Supply Store
- Employee adoption discounts
Why CAP?
Working at CAP means your work has purpose.
Every patient you help prepare, every surgery you assist with, and every recovery you monitor helps create another adoption opportunity for an animal in need.
You'll leave work each day knowing you've helped reduce pet overpopulation, supported affordable veterinary care in Houston, and given homeless animals a better future.
If you're looking for more than just another veterinary technician job—and you're ready to make a difference every day—we encourage you to apply.
Citizens for Animal Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.70 - $17.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77094: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
