Veterinary Technician

SAFE HARBOR VETERINARY SPECIALTY SE; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Free uniforms

Paid Time Off/Sick Days

Job summary

SAFE HARBOR VETERINARY SPECIALTY SE in Richardson, TX seeks Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Assistants to join a privately owned small animal specialty clinic that just opened in April 2026. We are a fully equipped hospital with advanced capabilities and a dynamic animal healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior veterinary clinic experience, animal handling skills, and a strong understanding of veterinary terminology and procedures.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Highschool diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of veterinary experience.
• LVT and ER/specialty experience is preferred.
• Be able to lift 40lbs.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal husbandry tasks including feeding, bathing, and general care for hospitalized animals
• Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures to ensure safety for both animals and staff
• Administer medications accurately following veterinary instructions
• Monitor animal vital signs and observe for any signs of distress or illness
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Support emergency critical care procedures as needed including animal catheterization and maintaining chest and abdominal drains
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of equipment using aseptic techniques
• Support laboratory procedures such as sample collection, processing, and basic testing
• Assist with client communications during intake, hospitalization and discharging from the hospital
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with compassion and attention to detail

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Veterinary terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Benefits/Perks
• Health Insurance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off/Sick Days
• Employee Discount
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our compassionate veterinary team. We are a privately owned small animal specialty (canine/feline) clinic that just opened April 2026. We are a fully equipped hospital with oxygen chamber, high flow oxygen therapy, full surgical suite/monitors, endoscopy, with ultrasound and ECHO capabilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic animal healthcare environment with specialists, providing essential support in patient care, clinic operations, and animal management. The ideal candidate will have prior veterinary clinic experience, animal handling skills, and a strong understanding of veterinary terminology and procedures. This position is vital for ensuring high-quality pet care and supporting veterinarians in delivering exceptional medical services.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal husbandry tasks including feeding, bathing, and general care for hospitalized animals
• Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures to ensure safety for both animals and staff
• Administer medications accurately following veterinary instructions
• Monitor animal vital signs and observe for any signs of distress or illness
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Support emergency critical care procedures as needed including animal catheterization (peripheral and central line), naso-gastric tube placement/maintenance and maintaining chest and abdominal drains
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of equipment using aseptic techniques
• Support laboratory procedures such as sample collection, processing, and basic testing
• Assist with client communications during intake, hospitalization and discharging from the hospital
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with compassion and attention to detail

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• Highschool diploma or GED
• 3+ years of veterinary experience
• LVT and ER/specialty experience is preferred
• Be able to lift 40lbs

Background check required