Vet Technician: Flexible Schedule + Growth Opportunities

CityVet Career Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k program

Vision and dental insurance

HSA options

Pet-care discounts

Uniform allowance

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CityVet Career Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our CityVet clinics in Austin, TX. The VT assists veterinarians, prepares patients for surgery, restrains animals, and communicates with clients to support care plans.

Our friendly, growth-focused clinics provide hands-on learning, mentorship from licensed veterinarians, and a supportive team atmosphere. We value compassionate, team-oriented individuals with a minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience, strong organizational and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age at hire.
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Ability to properly and safely restrain animals.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and medication.
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication & listening skills.
• Self-motivated & team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams.
• Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing.
• Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results.
• Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM.
• Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care.
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

At least 18 years old

1 year veterinary industry experience

Knowledge of veterinary terminology and medication

Job description

CityVet Career Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our CityVet clinics in Austin, TX. The VT assists veterinarians, prepares patients for surgery, restrains animals, and communicates with clients to support care plans.

Our friendly, growth-focused clinics provide hands-on learning, mentorship from licensed veterinarians, and a supportive team atmosphere. We value compassionate, team-oriented individuals with a minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience, strong organizational and