Veterinary Technician
National Veterinary Associates (NVA)Group
Texas Posted
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About this job
City: Galveston
State: Texas
Hospital Name: Galveston Veterinary Clinic
Job Type: Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician- Any Experience Welcome!📍 Galveston Veterinary Clinic - Galveston, TX
Do you thrive in a high-volume environment where every day brings something new? Do you have a passion for providing excellent care to pets and supporting a veterinary team? We’re looking for a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our long-standing, community-focused hospital.
As a Veterinary Technician at Galveston Veterinary Clinic, you’ll be hands-on in patient care, assisting doctors with exams, procedures, surgery, and hospitalized patients. If you’re detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and ready to make an impact on the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to meet you!
🐾 Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Treatment
- Provide compassionate care to patients.
- Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and client education.
- Provide compassionate care to patients.
- Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and client education.
- Administer medications, injections, IV fluids, and perform lab tests.
- Place IV catheters, draw blood, and perform radiology.
- Communicate with clients about treatment plans, discharges, and follow-ups.
- Prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and support recovery.
- Maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile procedures.
- Help maintain inventory, treatment areas, and medical records.
✨ What We’re Looking For
3+ years of veterinary technician experience (preferred).
Licensed or unlicensed candidates welcome.
Proficiency in anesthesia, surgical assistance, diagnostics, and patient handling.
Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced setting.
Experience or interest in exotics, pocket pets, or large animals is a major plus.
Ability to lift and handle pets up to 100 lbs (with team assistance).
📅 Schedule:
Some Saturdays and occasional Sundays required
🕒 Hospital Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am–1:00pm
Sun: Closed (except rare Sundays as scheduled)
📍 Location: On-site at Galveston Veterinary Clinic
💲 Compensation: Competitive pay, based on experience
Join a compassionate, dedicated team that’s been serving the Galveston community for decades. Here, your skills will be valued, and your love for animals will shine. 🐾
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career!
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Pay is not listed in this posting. Typical pay for vet techs in Texas is $18.95 an hour at the median, $39,410 a year. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
Posted January 7, 2026. Last checked on NVA Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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