Veterinary Technician

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Student loan support

Job summary

Cypress Creek Pet Care in Cedar Park, TX, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our small animal practice. You will support veterinarians with exams, outpatient care, labs, and anesthesia, while maintaining patient records and client communication.

We value compassionate care, accuracy, and teamwork. The role offers full-time hours with four 10-hour shifts, including two Saturdays per month, in a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical veterinary setting.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred, but experienced non-licensed technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, basic drug calculations, medication administration, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories, record vital signs, and communicate key care details to the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, outpatient treatments, patient intake, discharge, and client communication.
• Provide compassionate nursing care, patient handling, and general animal husbandry.
• Collect diagnostic samples, perform in-house laboratory testing, and support diagnostic imaging.
• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and treatment areas for surgery and procedures.
• Place and maintain IV catheters, assist with anesthesia support, and monitor patients during and after surgery.
• Maintain accurate medical records, patient notes, and treatment documentation.
• Clean and sterilize cages, instruments, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Maintain supplies and equipment while following safety standards and hospital policies.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Drug calculations

Anesthesia monitoring

Cytology

In-house lab testing

Diagnostic imaging

Patient handling

Medical record keeping

Communication of care details

English/Spanish bilingual (plus)

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Tools

Hospital software

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Cypress Creek Pet Care

Cedar Park, TX

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shifts with a minimum of 2 Saturdays a month.

About You

You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including intake and discharging patients.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Role Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories, record vital signs, and communicate key care details to the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, outpatient treatments, patient intake, discharge, and client communication.
• Provide compassionate nursing care, patient handling, and general animal husbandry.
• Collect diagnostic samples, perform in-house laboratory testing, and support diagnostic imaging.
• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and treatment areas for surgery and procedures.
• Place and maintain IV catheters, assist with anesthesia support, and monitor patients during and after surger.
• Maintain accurate medical records, patient notes, and treatment documentation.
• Clean and sterilize cages, instruments, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Maintain supplies and equipment while following safety standards and hospital policies.
• Other tasks as assigned

Experience & Skills

• 1+ year of experience as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical veterinary setting.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred, but experienced non-licensed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, basic drug calculations, medication administration, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Knowledge of cytology, in-house laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, animal behavior, and patient handling.
• Comfortable using hospital software, documenting accurate patient notes, and communicating care details clearly.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Self‑motivated team player who stays organized in a fast‑paced veterinary hospital and is passionate about patient care.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About the Hospital

Cypress Creek Pet Care is a small animal practice located in Cedar Park, Texas providing high quality, dedicated care for every patient. Offering primary, emergency, and boarding services. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

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