Experienced Veterinary Technician - Growth, Skills & Patient Care

Vetcor; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. You’ll work with a caring DVM team, perform exams, assist with treatments, and help provide safe, compassionate care to our patients.

We value strong animal handling, accurate medical notes, and low-stress patient interactions. The position offers a modern clinic environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a schedule with weekends on rotation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to patient safety and low-stress handling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting doctors during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restraining pets to minimize stress during procedures.
• Taking accurate patient histories and medical notes for the veterinarian.
• Obtaining temperatures, samples, and vital signs as requested.
• Drawing up vaccines and flea/tick preventives as directed.
• Assisting with medication fills and refills at the veterinarian’s request.
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiology, and other technical procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Radiology equipment

Job description

Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. You’ll work with a caring DVM team, perform exams, assist with treatments, and help provide safe, compassionate care to our patients.

We value strong animal handling, accurate medical notes, and low-stress patient interactions. The position offers a modern clinic environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a schedule with weekends on rotation.