Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant – Growth in Care

University of Calgary; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Job summary

Heart of Texas Veterinary ER & Specialty Center in Round Rock, TX, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant. You will assist with basic patient care, restraint during examinations, and lab work, while supporting timely documentation and smooth hospital operations.

This full‑time role requires prior veterinary assistant experience, comfort with animals, and a drive to grow skills in emergency and specialty medicine within a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician assistant or kennel tech experience is required.
• Comfortable handling and restraining animals safely and confidently.
• Interested in growing skills in emergency and specialty medicine.
• Able to support patient care, treatments, and hospital operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic patient care and husbandry, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining patient comfort
• Safely handling and restraining patients during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Support accurate and timely medical record documentation
• Performing basic laboratory tests and preparing samples as directed
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked hospital environment
• Ensuring exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment are prepared and ready for patient care
• Supporting veterinarians and technicians to ensure efficient daily hospital operations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support patient care, team success, and hospital operations

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Team player

Job description

Heart of Texas Veterinary ER & Specialty Center in Round Rock, TX, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant. You will assist with basic patient care, restraint during examinations, and lab work, while supporting timely documentation and smooth hospital operations.

This full‑time role requires prior veterinary assistant experience, comfort with animals, and a drive to grow skills in emergency and specialty medicine within a fast‑paced environment.