Technician Assistant - Houston, TX

We are seeking Technician Assistants to join our team.

The successful candidate will share our passion for pets, including exotic pets, and commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their pets. Veterinary hospital experience preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Technicians and Veterinarians when necessary.  Including restraining pets during exams and treatments.
• Cleaning cages.
• Cleaning instruments
• Restocking exam and treatment rooms. 
• Feeding and caring for hospitalized patients as directed by Veterinarian or Technician.
• Maintaining and preparing surgical packs.
• Technician appointments to include vaccinations, nail trims, anal glands.
• Excellent communication skills a must.
• Excellent customer Service skills important.
• Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, nutrition, and flea & tick control).
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.