Veterinary Technician Specialist
Tanglewilde Veterinary Clinic · Houston, Texas · Posted Jun 21, 2026 · $37,200 to $48,000 a year
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Operational Position Mandate The Veterinary Technician Specialist coordinates back-office medical flow, manages high-volume outpatient nursing procedures, and supervises patient critical care monitoring during multi-doctor surgical blocks. This clinical professional enforces strict quality control across the facility's imaging and diagnostic sections, maintaining clear lines of communication between floor practitioners and the client care team. Primary Duties and Performance Deliverables - Advanced Patient Intake Evaluation: Coordinate rooming assignments for arriving canine and feline cases, securing detailed clinical histories, cataloging specific prescription usage, and gathering basic vitals. - Laboratory Sample Management: Perform complex clinical collections including venipuncture and cystocentesis, execute in-house blood chemistry and hematology tests, and process specialized biological shipments for reference labs. - Anesthetic Induction and Monitoring: Calculate standard drug configurations, assist attending practitioners with airway intubations, track real-time physiological signs using telemetry equipment during surgical cases, and manage post-operative recovery blocks. - Digital Diagnostics Operation: Adjust and position patients to obtain diagnostic-grade whole-body and dental digital radiographs, strictly applying state-regulated radiation protective protocols. - Patient Discharge Counseling: Walk pet owners through detailed post-treatment instructions, explaining wound care protocols, dynamic dietary guidelines, and specialized prescription dosing routines. Professional Selection Standards - Academic Minimum: Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program with an associate or bachelor's degree in animal health science. - Licensure Status: Active state credentialing as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is strongly favored. - Field Tenure: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a busy general practice or high-acuity veterinary emergency hospital. - System Capabilities: Practical efficiency navigating custom veterinary practice management networks, remote check-in queues, and integrated client communication tools. Financial Rewards and Benefits - Top-tier hourly wage scales aligned with premium medical support metrics in the Houston region. - Group medical, dental, and comprehensive vision insurance enrollment options. - Generous accrued personal paid time off allotments paired with paid holiday schedules. - Dedicated training allowances and continuing education stipends to maintain state certifications. - Substantial personal companion animal healthcare treatment plans and retail discounts. Pay: $3,100.00 - $4,000.00 per month Work Location: In person