Experienced Veterinary Technician – Growth & Benefits

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

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.