Veterinary Technician
Parker Animal Care
$19 - $23 / hour
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Description
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $19-$23 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $1,000 Sign On Bonus!
Schedule: This position offers a consistent two-week rotating schedule with four shifts per week. Shift start times may be as early as 7:00 AM and end as late as 6:00 PM, depending on the needs of the clinic, with shift lengths ranging from 7–10 hours. Alternating Saturdays are required, and the clinic is closed on Sundays.
Parker Animal Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Parker Animal Clinic
We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide exceptional, individualized service and care. We provide the highest level of veterinary care and pride ourselves on our client communication and the care and compassion of each member of our team. Parker Animal Clinic believes in a positive work culture and strives to provide a work/life balance to our staff. We promote a positive work environment through team building and a schedule that fits you.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Parker Animal Care in Austin is looking for a veterinary technician to join a team focused on delivering individualized patient care and strong client communication. You'd support veterinarians across the full scope of clinical work—exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery—while handling animals safely and compassionately, performing technical procedures like lab work and radiographs, and keeping the clinic running smoothly. The role requires at least one year of veterinary technician experience and solid knowledge of disease recognition, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
The position offers a consistent two-week rotating schedule with four shifts per week, typically 7–10 hours long, with alternating Saturdays required. You'll earn $19–$23 per hour based on your background, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, professional development opportunities, and an employee pet discount. The clinic emphasizes work-life balance and a positive team culture, and is closed on Sundays.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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$19 to $23 per hour
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