Licensed Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (2 weeks to start)

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent animal hospital in Dallas is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support patient care and assist with various responsibilities, including anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation. The position offers a competitive wage between $21.00 - $25.00/hr depending on experience, along with numerous benefits such as tuition support, medical insurance, and paid time off. Candidates must possess a Veterinary Technician license and show commitment to excellent customer service and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with relevant credentials.
• Ability to create a low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and care.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive atmosphere.
• Deliver outstanding client experience to win the confidence of pet parents.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Compassionate care

Laboratory work

Radiology

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Job description

Join the VCA Katy Trail Animal Hospital Team! We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We are a 9‑doctor practice in the heart of Uptown Dallas committed to providing excellent customer service to our clients and keeping quality medicine as our "north star".

Location: 4151 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204

Pay: $21.00 - 25.00/hr depending on experience and credentials

Schedule: 4‑10 hour shifts one week (Mon‑Fri), then 3‑10 hour shifts Mon‑Fri and a 6‑hour Saturday shift the next week. Closed Sundays.

Why Join the VCA Katy Trail Animal Hospital?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where talented people can come, stay, and do their best work. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com