Licensed Veterinary Technician ($3,800 Sign On Bonus!) Texoma Veterinary Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC

Sherman (TX)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 30,307

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC in Sherman, Texas, is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our passionate team at Texoma Veterinary Hospital. You will work closely with our veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing lab tests.

This role offers a sign-on bonus of $3,800 and a competitive pay range of $19.00 to $22.00 per hour. Our benefits include paid time off, health insurance, retirement options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments.
Clean and maintain all medical equipment.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician

Job description

Practice:

The Texoma Veterinary Hospital is run by talented individuals who are truly passionate about animals and the people who love them. Established in 1984 in Sherman, Texas, our team includes skilled veterinarians, friendly service, and first‑class medicine in a welcoming facility. Our veterinarians are members of the Texas Academy of Veterinarians and one is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.

Texoma Veterinary Hospital is excited to announce our expansion and remodel are now complete. We are eager to expand our medicine even further with new CT, dentistry suite, special procedure room, and more!

More about the Role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians are eligible for a $3800 sign on bonus. Bonus will be paid in three increments: 50% at sign on, 25% at 6 months of employment, and 25% at 1 year of employment.

Competencies

Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to others ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits Offered