Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Practice Partners
$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.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Veterinary Practice Partners in Austin is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join their team on a full-time basis. You'd work a rotating two-week schedule with four shifts per week—typically 7 to 10 hours each, with early starts around 7:00 AM and late finishes around 6:00 PM. Alternating Saturdays are required. The role pays $19–$23 per hour depending on your experience, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Your day-to-day work would involve supporting veterinarians during patient exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; safely handling and restraining animals; performing technical procedures like lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; and communicating with clients about care instructions and patient updates. You'd also maintain medical records, help with medication dispensing, and keep treatment areas clean and stocked. The clinic expects you to work within DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines and to recognize changes in patient condition that warrant veterinarian attention.
You'll need at least one year of veterinary technician experience, strong animal handling skills, knowledge of common disease states, and familiarity with relevant safety and regulatory standards. The clinic offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) plan; professional development opportunities; and an employee pet discount. They emphasize a positive work culture and work-life balance.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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$19 to $23 per hour
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