Veterinary Technician

All Creatures Veterinary Center; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Employee pet discount

Job summary

All Creatures Veterinary Center in Carrollton, TX is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. The role emphasizes compassionate animal handling, client communication, and accurate record-keeping.

The successful candidate will work Monday–Friday 7:30AM–6:00PM, with Saturday mornings, and will receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k), and an employee

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Knowledge of common veterinary disease states and safe handling.
• Familiarity with hospital safety guidelines (DEA/OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and updates to clients.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with dispensing medications.
• Keep exam rooms and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Job description

Salary: $19 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 32–40 hours per week, (4 days a week / 10-hour shifts.) Candidates must be available to work scheduled shifts Monday through Friday between 7:30AM and 6:00 PM and Saturdays - 8AM–12PM.

All Creatures Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Veterinary Technicna with All Creatures Veterinary Center:

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About All Creatures Veterinary Center

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, cold therapy laser, ultrasound, and echocardiogram.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.