About us
Healing Hands Veterinary Hospital is a small business in San Antonio, TX. We are professional, agile and our goal is to exceed our clients expectations through personalized, committed service and care for our patients with compassionate, conscientious medicine. We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support our veterinarians and during examinations and medical treatments and provide direct care to our animal patients. Candidates must be comfortable working with a variety of animals and know how to restrain them properly for evaluation and procedures. You also need to be familiar with proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques to ensure our facility is safe for our clients.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided during monthly meetings
Veterinary Technician Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet clients and obtain contact information and pet medical histories
- Bring animals back to the exam room and perform an initial evaluation of their health
- Provide assistance to the veterinarian during examinations, surgeries, and other procedures
- Handle basic care duties, such as cleaning and dressing wounds, administering medication, collecting samples, and checking vitals
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine samples
- Provide food and water to animals retained more than a day and observe any unusual health issues
- Sterilize tools and restock examination and operating rooms
- Inform and educate families about at-home care for their pets
- Update patient files and handle other administrative duties as necessary
Veterinary Technician Requirements and Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal science, or a related field from an accredited program preferred
- 2+ years of veterinary experience
- Working knowledge of standard industry tools and equipment
- Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Able to restrain larger pets when necessary
- Flexible schedule
Candidate must be willing to complete a drug test and undergo a background check.
We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Full-time positions are available.
If you are passionate about working with animals and providing quality care, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Antonio, TX 78249 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78249: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
