Veterinary Technician - Animal Hospital of Padre Corpus Christi, TX

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Veterinary Technician

Corpus Christi, Texas

You put everything into your job. It’s time your employer did the same for you. Amazing pay. Industry-leading benefits. Co‑workers as quirky and pet‑obsessed as you. A true team environment with NO drama. Welcome to Animal Hospital of Padre Island. You’ve wanted to work with animals for as long as you can remember. We want you to keep that passion alive for as long as possible, even on the toughest days.

Our mission is to provide veterinary care teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally.

• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians, other veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and client service.
• Help veterinarians with patient exams, procedures, and surgeries, ensuring all equipment and supplies are prepared and ready.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Laugh uncontrollably at hilarious co‑worker's jokes.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
• Enjoy an un‑rushed lunch (because your team has things covered back at the office).
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, such as radiography and ultrasound machines.
• Communicate with pet owners, explain treatment plans, provide updates on patient status, and address any questions or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.
• Get home at a reasonable hour.

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

• Pay range based on experience ($15-$17).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Student debt assistance.
• Scrub allowance.
• Personalized mentorship program.
• Specialty training opportunities and CE allowance.
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
• Mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off.

Animal Hospital of Padre Island is an AAHA accredited animal hospital that strives to offer the best care possible. We are a part of Veterinary Innovative Partners. Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) has built a network of nearly 70 world‑class veterinary clinics and hospitals across 9 states. We provide the highest standard of care to the pets we treat and the amazing people who choose to work with us.

Our approach is simple:
Treat every team member like the VIP they are and always do the right thing.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian‑owned-and‑operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best‑in‑class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment.

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