Experienced Veterinary Technician

AAVMP; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, &/

Job summary

Highland Park Animal Hospital in Dallas, TX is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join a busy, full-service hospital with advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. You’ll support veterinarians across exams, diagnostics, and procedures in a collaborative team.

We offer competitive compensation, plus tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) with match, PTO, and ongoing career development including CE and VTS pathways.

Qualifications

• Must have veterinary technician experience.
• LVT, RVT or CVT credential preferred.
• Proficient with IV catheter placement and venipuncture.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical support.
• Strong knowledge of vaccines and preventive care.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient care for dogs and cats.
• Assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Performing IV catheter placement and blood collection.
• Monitoring patients and assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Educating clients on vaccines, preventative care, and treatment plans.
• Supporting advanced services including radiology, ultrasonography, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records.
• Communicating effectively with clients and team members.
• Working collaboratively to provide exceptional patient and client experience.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

Vaccines & preventive care

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Education

LVT/RVT/CVT credential preferred

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas, Texas

Description

Put your veterinary skills to work in a hospital where advanced medicine, professional growth, and exceptional patient care come together.

Are you a Veterinary Technician looking for an opportunity to expand your clinical skills, work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, and be part of a team that takes pride in exceptional patient care?

At Highland Park Animal Hospital in Dallas, TX, you'll have the opportunity to work in a progressive, full-service veterinary hospital with advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, emergency and urgent care, and more. With more than 57 years serving the Dallas community, our hospital combines an established reputation with a modern, state-of-the-art three-story facility.

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and want to continue growing your career while caring for dogs and cats, we'd love to meet you.

Grow Your Career Through Advanced Veterinary Medicine

Your skills shouldn't stay in the same place.

At Highland Park Animal Hospital, you'll have exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical cases and the opportunity to work alongside veterinarians and fellow veterinary professionals in a collaborative environment.

Our hospital provides a broad range of services, including:

• Preventative and wellness care
• Emergency and urgent care
• Surgery and advanced orthopedics, including TPLO, fracture repair, FHO, and MLP
• Dentistry
• Internal medicine
• Endoscopy
• Ultrasonography
• Radiology
• Laser therapy
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Grooming and boarding

This variety allows our Veterinary Technicians to continue developing their clinical skills while being part of a team providing comprehensive care throughout a patient's journey.

Put Your Veterinary Technician Skills to Work

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our veterinarians across appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.

Your day may include:

• Providing high-quality patient care for dogs and cats
• Assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Performing IV catheter placement and blood collection
• Monitoring patients and assisting with anesthesia and surgical proceduresAdministering medications, including IV, IM, SQ, and oral medications
• Educating clients on vaccines, preventative care, and treatment plans
• Supporting advanced services including radiology, ultrasonography, and laboratory diagnostics
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records
• Communicating effectively with clients and members of the veterinary team
• Working collaboratively to provide an exceptional patient and client experience

We're looking for a Veterinary Technician who is confident in their clinical skills and passionate about providing excellent patient care.

You should have:

• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Technician
• LVT, RVT, or CVT credential preferred
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
• Strong knowledge of vaccines and preventative care
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• A desire to continue learning and developing your veterinary career

Invest in Your Veterinary Career

At Highland Park Animal Hospital, we want you to have the support and resources to build a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

You'll receive:

• Exceptional compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for an accredited Veterinary Technology program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Paid license fees and professional dues
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

If you're a Veterinary Technician in Dallas, TX looking for an opportunity to expand your skills, work with a collaborative veterinary team, and continue growing your career, Highland Park Animal Hospital would love to hear from you.