Veterinary Technician Jobs in San Antonio, TX

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Veterinary Criticalist

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

Thrive Pet Healthcare of San Antonio is looking to add a 2nd Veterinary Criticalist to their team! Join our community of veterinary care providers for the support, tools, and resources to elevate...

Experienced Veterinary Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

VCA Veterinary Hospital of Leon Springs in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our one-of-a-kind 4-doctor GP practice!...

Animal Care Specialist - Aviculture II [Full-Time]

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

San Antonio Zoo Animal Care Specialist - Aviculture II [Full-Time] Animal Care Specialist - Aviculture II Collaborate with a passionate Zoo Crew in San Antonio Choosing where to grow your career has...

Vet Tech II

  • Fort Sam Houston, TX (5 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Sam Houston, TX (5 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment and associated animal facility areas Administering clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intradermal...

Lead Surgical OR Tech-Surgery Center

  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Surgical OR Tech-Surgery Center? At Center for Special Surgery-Texas, you come first. HCA Healthcare has...

Veterinary Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Compensation: $15-$18 We are looking to add an experienced Veterinary Technician who is proficient in surgical anesthetic montoring, radiography, IV catheter placement, intubation, venipuncture, and...

Needing a Vet tech

  • Universal City, TX (15 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Universal City, TX (15 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 6 days ago

un Needing a Vet tech Pat Booker Road Animal Hospital 1706 pat booker road compensation: Discussed at time of interview employment type: job title: Vet Technician Job Summary: Receptionist duties...

Lvt

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 11 days ago

What We're Looking For: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or eligible for licensure. Passion for patient advocacy, client education, and teamwork....

Animal Care Specialist

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 16 days ago

Position Overview As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet...

Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 19 days ago

Licensed Veterinary Technician in San Antonio, TX - Working here, you'll really feel like you've made a difference in a patient's life!...

Experienced Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 19 days ago

Experienced technician 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....

Veterinary Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 days ago

Requirements: Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) Commitment beyond qualifications Being a veterinary technician requires much more than AVMA certified credentials...

Veterinary Technician Assistant

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 23 days ago

looking for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community....

Veterinary Technician - Part-Time, Far North - San Antonio, TX

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 26 days ago

Veterinary Technicians will be utilized to their fullest extent and are expected to continue to learn and grow with Petfolk....

Veterinary Technician - Far North Central - San Antonio, TX

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 26 days ago

Veterinary Technicians will be utilized to their fullest extent and are expected to continue to learn and grow with Petfolk....

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in San Antonio, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in San Antonio, TX
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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