Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Penny Paws Animal Hospital - Richland Hills; Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

PTO & parental leave

Employee discounts

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will work with a caring DVM team to provide attentive, efficient, and compassionate patient care in a modern clinic.

The role requires strong animal handling skills, weekend availability, and a commitment to patient safety. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Availability to work weekends, typically every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restrain pets to minimize stress during procedures.
• Take accurate patient histories and medical notes.
• Obtain temperatures, samples, and vital signs as requested.
• Draw vaccines and flea and tick preventives as directed.
• Assist with medication fills and refills at the veterinarian’s request.
• Support perioperative patient care and venipuncture, IV catheter placement, lab testing, radiology, and other technical procedures.
• Occasionally assist with outdoor vaccine clinics.

Skills

Vet tech experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who we are:

Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive and based on experienceSchedule: 5 days per week with rotating weekends

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role Where Your Career Can Grow?

Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about animals and looking to work in a modern veterinary clinic that values technical skills and encourages professional growth. You'll work alongside a caring DVM team while helping provide attentive, efficient, and compassionate care to our patients.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, take pride in strong patient care, and want opportunities to keep developing your veterinary skills, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

At Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills, we want our technicians to use their skills while continuing to grow.

You can look forward to:

• Working alongside a supportive and caring DVM team
• Opportunities to strengthen and expand your technical skills
• Professional development opportunities
• A modern veterinary clinic environment
• Hands-on involvement in patient care and hospital workflow
• A team committed to minimizing patient stress whenever possible
• Opportunities to assist with both in-clinic care and outdoor vaccine clinics
• A fast-paced environment where every day brings something different
• Support for continued growth in your veterinary career

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors and helping patients receive safe, compassionate, and efficient care.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting doctors during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restraining pets in a way that allows necessary procedures to be completed with minimal stress
• Taking accurate patient histories and medical notes for the veterinarian
• Obtaining temperatures, samples, and vital signs as requested
• Drawing up vaccines and flea and tick preventives as directed
• Assisting with medication fills and refills at the veterinarian’s request
• Anticipating doctor needs during routine examinations and surgical visits
• Cleaning and preparing exam rooms for incoming patients in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Following appropriate protocols related to infectious and zoonotic diseases
• Supporting measures designed to reduce or eliminate disease transmission
• Assisting with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiology, and other technical procedures based on experience
• Supporting surgical and perioperative patient care based on skill level
• Occasionally assisting with our outdoor vaccine clinic

Experience with surgical technician responsibilities—including anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients perioperatively is a plus, but not required.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who combines strong technical ability with compassion, reliability, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Our ideal candidate brings:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Technician
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Experience interacting professionally with clients and customers
• A commitment to patient safety and low-stress handling
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to take accurate patient histories and medical notes
• An understanding of common infectious and zoonotic diseases
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to work weekends, typically every other weekend

Experience with surgery, advanced animal care, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiology, and pharmacology is highly preferred.

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills, you'll have the opportunity to do more than simply complete a task list.

You’ll work alongside veterinarians, participate in meaningful patient care, continue strengthening your technical abilities, and help create positive experiences for pets and the people who love them.

Whether you’re helping a nervous patient through an examination, supporting the surgical team, assisting with diagnostics, or heading outside for a vaccine clinic, your skills will make a difference every day.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician who loves working with animals and wants to grow your career alongside a supportive veterinary team, Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills would love to hear from you.

Bring your technical skills, compassion, reliability, and willingness to keep learning. We'll provide an environment where you can contribute to meaningful patient care while continuing to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.