Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO + paid holidays

Employer-paid short-term disability &

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vet and boarding discounts

Ongoing training and development

Team-first culture

Job summary

Firehouse Animal Health Center Westlake in Austin, TX is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced, team‑oriented hospital. You will assist with exams, anesthesia, dentistry, and radiology while delivering high‑quality patient care.

We offer ongoing training and development, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with match, PTO, and employer‑paid disability and life insurance. If you love medicine and people, apply today.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience preferred.
• Experience with anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and patient care preferred.
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experience with exotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with appointments, exams, and treatments.
• Provide surgical support, including anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Support dentistry procedures, including dental radiographs and prophylaxis.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory preparation, and sample collection; capture digital radiographs and assist with diagnostics.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care.
• Assist in urgent and emergency cases as needed.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support hospital workflow.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Radiology

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Exotics (nice to have)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)

Firehouse Animal Health Center Westlake | Austin, TX

Pay: $20–$24 per hour, depending on experience

If you're a Veterinary Technician in the Austin area looking for a hospital where you can build your skills, practice high-quality medicine, and enjoy coming to work, Firehouse could be a great fit. We've built a culture centered on teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care—because we believe great medicine starts with people who love what they do.

What You'll Get

• Pay: $20–$24/hour (DOE)
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Veterinary and boarding discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, team-first culture

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a hospital committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Work alongside collaborative doctors who value technician expertise
• Gain hands‑on experience in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and diagnostics
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your technical skills
• Fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with appointments, exams, and treatments
• Provide surgical support, including anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Support dentistry procedures, including dental radiographs and prophylaxis
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory preparation, and sample collectionCapture digital radiographs and assist with diagnostics
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care
• Assist in urgent and emergency cases as needed
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and support efficient hospital workflow

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) experience preferred
• Experience with anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and patient care preferred
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Experience with exotics is a plus

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.