Veterinary Technician

Company Description

At Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic, we’ve spent more than 30 years providing high-quality veterinary care to the animals and families of South Texas. We take pride in exceeding client expectations, supporting one another, and delivering progressive medicine in a welcoming, family-oriented environment. If you enjoy working with a wide variety of animals, being part of a close-knit team, and continuing to grow your skills, we’d love to meet you!

Our Premont location has a sister clinic in Alice, just 30 minutes away. Together, our clinics offer an almost entirely mixed-animal practice, caring for horses, cattle, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, pigs, deer, exotic game, pocket pets, and occasionally birds and reptiles. No two days are exactly alike!

Our four-veterinarian team is supported by more than 30 dedicated team members, many of whom have been with us for years. We offer a wide range of veterinary services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, reproductive care, stem cell therapy, laser therapy, shockwave therapy, plasmon therapy, and diagnostic imaging with digital X-ray technology.

We believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and encouraged to develop their skills. Our core values include Faith & Family, Respectful Communication, Quality, Responsibility, and Accountability. Whether you bring years of experience or are ready to learn, we provide hands-on and virtual training to help you succeed.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll work alongside our veterinarians and experienced support staff to provide compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse range of patients. Responsibilities include:

• Safely restraining animals and assisting with patient triage.
• Collecting, preparing, and processing laboratory samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
• Performing diagnostic imaging and positioning patients for radiographs; dental radiography experience is a plus.
• Supporting surgical procedures, preparing patients, and monitoring anesthesia.
• Administering medications and providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs.
• Monitoring patient conditions and communicating important updates to the veterinary team.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and documenting client and patient histories.
• Communicating professionally with clients about care plans and helping maintain efficient hospital flow.
• Cross-training in different departments and assisting where needed to support the team.

Qualifications

• What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to be part of a collaborative team.

• Experience preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate!

• Previous veterinary or animal-handling experience is helpful; CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• A willingness to learn, accept constructive feedback, and continue developing your knowledge and skills.

• Reliability, punctuality, and readiness to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in both hot and cold conditions.

• Ability to tolerate strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

• Grow Your Career With Us

• At Wilkinson Veterinary Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to build practical skills, learn from an experienced team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their families. If you’re dependable, eager to learn, and excited about working in a busy mixed-animal veterinary practice, we encourage you to apply. We’d love to help you find your place on our team!

• Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing

Education

• Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional

Benefits

• May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.