Vet Tech-Relief

blueskyathomevetcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive operations team

Autonomy and collaboration

Respectful team

Job summary

BlueSky At-Home Veterinary Care is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician (Per Diem) to serve Austin, TX, visiting clients in their homes with a mobile veterinary team.

You will assist veterinarians, handle patients, collect samples, prepare labs, and maintain medical records, while upholding Fear Free handling and compassionate care. This on-demand role offers flexible scheduling, independence, and a supportive team that manages scheduling and logistics.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with strong clinical skills.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Excellent communication and compassionate client focus.
• Commitment to Fear Free handling and patient-centered care.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive the mobile veterinary vehicle to and from client homes.
• Assist the veterinarian with patient handling, restraint, diagnostics, and treatment following Fear Free handling principles.
• Communicate clearly with clients before, during, and after visits.
• Perform technical duties: collect samples, administer medications, prepare and submit lab work, and maintain medical records.
• Support compassionate, individualized care for every patient.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Fear Free techniques

Independent worker

Job description

Relief Veterinary Technician (Per Diem) – Mobile

Location: Austin, TX

Schedule: As-needed / per diem

BlueSky At-Home Veterinary Care provides exceptional veterinary care right in clients’ homes. Our mobile approach brings comfort to pets and convenience to clients. We’re looking for experienced veterinary technicians who are interested in per diem work.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive the mobile veterinary vehicle to and from client homes.
• Assist the veterinarian with patient handling, restraint, diagnostics, and treatment following Fear Free® handling principles.
• Communicate clearly and kindly with clients before, during, and after visits.
• Perform technical duties: collect samples, administer medications, prepare and submit lab work, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Support compassionate, individualized care for every patient.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant with strong clinical skills.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Commitment to Fear Free® techniques and patient-focused care.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $26-$30/hr
• Flexible scheduling — this would be relief work on an as needed basis, filling in for fulltime team member absences.
• A supportive operations team that handles scheduling and logistics so you can focus on patients.
• A team built on respect, autonomy, and collaboration.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $26 – $30 per hour.