Veterinary Technician

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for full-time work in a four-doctor small animal practice. The candidate should excel in dentistry, surgery and anesthesia, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.

You will join a collaborative team focused on high‑quality care for dogs and cats. Ideal applicants have hands‑on clinical skills, strong communication, and a willingness to learn in a supportive hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on veterinary Technician experience preferred.
• Comfort with dentistry, surgery, and anesthesia is desired.
• Strong client communication and care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and radiographs.
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgery and monitor anesthesia.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Dental scaling

Surgery assistance

Anesthesia

Radiography

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) / RVT / CVT preferred

Tools

Digital radiography

Dental scaling equipment

Surgical monitoring equipment

Job description

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital | Plano, TX
Full-Time | Four-Day Workweek

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our four-doctor small animal practice in Plano, TX. We’re looking for someone with strong hands‑on clinical skills who enjoys working collaboratively and providing high‑quality care to dogs and cats.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable with dentistry, surgery and anesthesia, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement and is looking for a hospital where teamwork, communication, and continued learning are part of the everyday culture.

About Windhaven Veterinary Hospital

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital is a well‑established, full‑service veterinary practice serving pets and their families in Plano and the surrounding North Dallas community.

Our four veterinarians and experienced support team work together to provide comprehensive small animal medicine while maintaining a supportive environment for both our patients and our people.

We believe questions should be encouraged, not avoided. Our doctors enjoy teaching and want team members to feel comfortable asking questions, learning new skills, and continuing to develop throughout their veterinary careers.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and support team throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Take and process digital radiographs
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgery
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical recovery
• Perform dental scaling and polishing
• Assist with dental procedures and dental radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and prescribed treatments
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Educate clients on treatments, medications, and preventive care
• Maintain clean, organized treatment and surgical areas
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to support efficient hospital flow

What We’re Looking For

• Previous hands‑on Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• LVT/RVT/CVT credential preferred but not required
• Proficiency with dental scaling and polishing strongly preferred
• Surgery and anesthesia experience preferred
• Comfortable with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Strong animal handling and patient‑care skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and compassionate
• Comfortable asking questions and continuing to learn
• Team‑oriented approach and willingness to help wherever needed

Schedule

• Full‑Time
• Four‑day workweek
• Every other Saturday
• Closed on major holidays

Eligible team members may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• HSA and FSA options
• Life insurance
• Short- and long‑term disability insurance

Why Join Windhaven

At Windhaven Veterinary Hospital, teamwork isn’t just something we talk about—it's how we get through the day.

When things get busy, our team steps in to help one another and keeps the focus on providing excellent patient and client care. Our doctors enjoy teaching, and we’d rather have someone ask a question than feel like they have to figure something out alone.

We also make time to stay connected as a team through weekly technician huddles, monthly staff meetings and lunches, and monthly employee recognition.

Outside the hospital, we’re proud to support our local community through our work with Take Me Home Pet Rescue.

If you’re searching for a Veterinary Technician job in Plano, TX or the North Dallas area and want to join a collaborative small animal hospital where you can use your clinical skills and continue learning, we’d love to meet 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.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

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.