Vet Tech

Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet healthcare discounts

Employee assistance program

Bonus and referral program

Professional education benefits

Job summary

Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Vet Tech to join our caring team. You'll assist with surgeries, place IVs and catheters, take X-rays, and perform venipuncture while guiding pet owners on preventive care.

This role also involves front desk duties, scheduling, and maintaining health records. We offer PTO, health insurance, retirement plan, pet healthcare discounts, EAP, bonuses, and professional education benefits, with hours 36–40 per week and no weekends.

Qualifications

• Veterinary assisting experience.
• Thorough understanding of patient care.
• History-taking for exams and exams prep.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, medications, and diagnostics.
• Educating clients on vaccines and preventatives.
• Strong communication, time management and customer service.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgeries and assist with surgical procedures.
• Place IVs and catheters, take X-rays, and perform venipuncture.
• Interact with pet owners, offering preventive care guidance.
• Engage in front desk duties: phones, scheduling, and records.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment and enclosures.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Surgical support

Client communication

Time management

Team player

Tools

Shepherd software

X-ray imaging equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about animal care and eager to advance your career in a supportive, thriving clinic? Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic in Austin, TX is looking for a full-time Vet Tech to join our dedicated team! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners while sharpening your surgical skills.

WHY WE'RE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

At Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic, we believe in providing exceptional care to both our patients and our employees. We value teamwork, compassion, and professional growth.

As our Vet Tech, you'll earn $18.00 - $22.00 per hour and enjoy fantastic benefits, including:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• A retirement plan
• Employee pet healthcare discounts
• An employee assistance program
• A bonus and referral program
• Professional education benefits

LEARN ABOUT US

At Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic, we take pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians. Our team fosters a welcoming environment for both clients and pets. We strive to ensure our employees have a healthy work-life balance while offering competitive wages and excellent benefits that show our appreciation. Join our caring and supportive team and become part of a veterinary medicine organization that values your contributions and supports your career development!

THE INS AND OUTS OF THIS ANIMAL CARE ROLE

You'll work 36 - 40 hours per week, with no weekends! Our clinic is open:

• Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

As our Vet Tech, you'll work closely with our animal care team, performing essential tasks like preparing for surgeries, assisting with surgical procedures, placing IVs and catheters, taking X-rays, and performing venipuncture. When you're not assisting with medical treatments, you'll engage with pet owners, offering guidance on preventative care and answering their questions. You'll also play a key role in front desk operations, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining health records. Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment will also be part of your daily routine-feeding, walking, and caring for pets, as well as keeping enclosures tidy. Whether you're directly involved in patient care or supporting our front-end operations, you'll always be making a positive impact on the animals and their owners.

All that we need from you is the following:

• Veterinary Assisting experience
• Possesses a thorough understanding of patient care
• Expertise in conducting detailed history-taking for exams
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, medication, and diagnostics
• Effectively communicates the full benefits of recommended dental services
• Adept at educating clients on the importance of vaccines and the use of heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives
• Strong communication, time management, detail-oriented, and customer service skills
• Team player

We'd prefer a candidate with at least one year of surgical assisting experience, but we will train the right person! Experience taking X-rays, performing dental prophylaxis, or using Shepherd software would be a bonus.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.