Shelter Veterinary Technician, Part-Time

LV01 City of Lewisville; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lewisville is seeking a veterinary technician/assistant to support medical care for animals at the city animal shelter. You will assist veterinarians with surgeries, administer medications, perform health checks, and maintain surgical areas.

The role requires AVMA-certified training, shelter experience, and the ability to lift and handle animals. Part-time, on-site work with a generous pay scale and progression is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; AVMA-accredited veterinary technology certificate or RVT.
• Experience: 1 year as a veterinary technician or assistant; preferably in a shelter; 1 year of surgical assistance.
• Licenses: AVMA-accredited certification or equivalent; Euthanasia certification within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with spay/neuter surgeries; sedate and prep animals for surgery; monitor during procedures and recovery.
• Administer prescribed medications (oral and injectable) as directed.
• Perform daily health checks; review sick slips; move animals to isolation as needed.
• Maintain surgical room; sterilize instruments and packs; keep drug logs up to date.

Skills

Animal care

Surgical assistance

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AVMA-accredited certificate / RVT

State Euthanasia certification

Job description

City of Lewisville is seeking a veterinary technician/assistant to support medical care for animals at the city animal shelter. You will assist veterinarians with surgeries, administer medications, perform health checks, and maintain surgical areas.

The role requires AVMA-certified training, shelter experience, and the ability to lift and handle animals. Part-time, on-site work with a generous pay scale and progression is offered.