Veterinary Technician Jobs in Houston, TX
Veterinary Technician jobs in Houston are in strong demand across the Texas Medical Center corridor, the Galleria area, and suburban hubs like Katy and Sugar Land, with openings in companion animal clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, and research-adjacent animal care. Employers hiring right now include Houston Methodist, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Banfield Pet Hospital. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Veterinary Practice Manager
Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights
548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Our Heights location is looking for a Practice Manager. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life.
Role Responsibilities:
The Practice Manager (PM) is critical to the success of the hospital, ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication, creating operational efficiencies, and problem solving to improve client service and employee engagement.
Key to the PM’s role is the ability to create and maintain a positive culture and work environment, in alignment with the hospital’s plan. This person is creative yet able to develop and implement practical programs. The manager exercises sound judgment, time management, and the willingness and capability to make decisions.
The PM oversees the business activities of the hospital. These duties include hiring and training hospital staff; working with leadership and finance to prepare and manage budgets; monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators; setting fees; maintaining inventory and an inventory control system; managing the hospital software; and implementing safety and security procedures.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Required: 3+ years of hospital management or Supervisory experience in Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor's degree in business and/or equivalent business experience
- CVPM encouraged to apply
- Sound personal judgment in decision-making.
- Capable of leading, managing, and coaching staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated competence in all aspects of staff management, including hiring, coaching and disciplinary action.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Demonstrates competence in budgeting and financial reporting, including reading and analyzing a P&L Statement.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
and so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist2

- VCA Animal Hospitals2

- Banfield Pet Hospital2

- Ethos Veterinary Health2

- NVA1

Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services11
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Government & Public Sector1
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a veterinary technician job in Houston?
Houston's strongest hiring comes from emergency and specialty animal hospitals, multi-location companion animal clinic groups, and veterinary practices tied to the Texas Medical Center research ecosystem. Jobs concentrate in the Texas Medical Center area, Greenway Plaza corridor, and fast-growing suburbs like Katy, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Candidates with experience in exotic animals, emergency triage, or anesthesia monitoring stand out in Houston's competitive specialty market.
Which companies hire veterinary technicians in Houston?
Houston veterinary technician roles are posted by Houston Methodist, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Banfield Pet Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's employer mix ranges from independent specialty and emergency hospitals to corporate-backed multi-clinic groups serving the city's large and growing suburban pet-owner population.
Are there remote veterinary technician jobs in Houston?
Yes, though remote work is uncommon for this role given its hands-on, patient-facing nature. About 0% of veterinary technician openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, largely concentrated in telehealth triage support, veterinary client education, and pharmaceutical or medical device technical sales roles that draw on clinical backgrounds.
How can I get a veterinary technician job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is starting as a veterinary assistant at one of the city's high-volume companion animal clinics or corporate-owned practice groups, which frequently hire and train candidates internally. Emergency hospitals in the Texas Medical Center area and along Highway 290 also hire entry-level support staff and promote technicians from within. Volunteering with Houston Humane Society or Houston SPCA builds direct clinical exposure that local employers recognize.
Which industries hire the most veterinary technicians in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most veterinary technicians in Houston are Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's size, rapid suburban expansion, and proximity to large-animal and research institutions create unusually broad demand compared to most U.S. cities of similar size.
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