Veterinary Technician

NVA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Hill Country Animal Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our four-doctor team in a busy small animal and exotic practice. This role supports outpatient appointments, drop-offs, and walk-ins, while working closely with veterinarians and support staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on veterinary technician or assistant experience, strong nursing skills, and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for appointments.
• Manage technician appointments and support the flow of drop-off and walk-in patients.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and other species based on experience.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection.
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Administrate medications, vaccines, and prescribed treatments.
• Provide nursing care and monitor patients throughout their visits.
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery as needed and based on experience.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to maintain efficient patient flow.

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Hill Country Animal Hospital | Austin, TX (Westlake)

Full-Time or Part-Time | Small Animal & Exotic Animal Practice

Hill Country Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our established four-doctor veterinary practice in Austin, TX.

Located in the Westlake area of Austin, our hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. We're looking for a dependable, motivated technician who enjoys a busy clinical environment, takes initiative, and works well with an experienced, collaborative team.

About Hill Country Animal Hospital

Hill Country Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice serving Austin and the surrounding communities. Our hospital offers general veterinary medicine alongside a dedicated pet resort providing boarding and daycare services.

Our team includes four veterinarians and approximately 27-28 employees across the hospital and pet resort. Several of our technicians have been with us for more than five years, contributing to a knowledgeable and experienced clinical team.

We're proud to be recognized as a top-performing hospital within National Veterinary Associates (NVA). Our team works hard, communicates openly, and supports one another throughout the day. Hospital leadership is actively involved in daily operations and makes it a priority to ensure team members have the support they need.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll primarily support outpatient appointments, drop-off patients, and walk-in visits while working closely with our veterinarians and support team.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Obtain patient histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for appointments
• Manage technician appointments and support the flow of drop-off and walk-in patients
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and other species based on experience
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Administer medications, vaccines, and prescribed treatments
• Provide nursing care and monitor patients throughout their visits
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery as needed and based on experience
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to maintain efficient patient flow

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience required
• Strong foundational veterinary nursing and patient handling skills
• Experience in a busy general practice or high-volume veterinary hospital preferred
• Comfortable managing appointments, drop-offs, and walk-in patients
• Experience with birds or exotic animals is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt as patient needs change
• Dependable, motivated, and willing to take initiative
• Positive, team-oriented approach to working with veterinarians and support staff

Schedule

Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered

• Hospital hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Saturday hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Full-time schedules typically consist of three 11-hour shifts and one half day shift
• Shorter shifts are generally scheduled from approximately 6:55 AM-1:00 PM
• Saturday rotation approximately once per month

Benefits

Eligible team members may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee pet care discounts

Join Our Team

At Hill Country Animal Hospital, you'll join an established veterinary team with experienced coworkers, supportive leadership, and long-standing relationships with clients throughout the Austin community.

Our busy practice offers opportunities to use your clinical skills across a variety of cases, including routine preventive care, diagnostics, outpatient treatments, and care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets.

If you're searching for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant job in Austin, TX, particularly in the Westlake, West Lake Hills, or Bee Cave area, we'd love to hear from you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.