Veterinary Technician

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Employee assistance program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Flea & heartworm meds for pets

Job summary

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care in Round Rock, Texas seeks an Experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to compassionate care, supporting pet owners in stressful moments, and contributing to a positive hospital culture. Grow skills in a dynamic emergency setting.

This full-time role features a 4/10 schedule with evenings and weekend shifts, competitive hourly pay of 21-24 USD, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to work with a collaborative team providing high‑quality urgent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Emergency Veterinary Technician experience
• Proficiency in emergency and critical care nursing, triage, IV catheter placement, and fluid therapy
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while managing multiple urgent cases
• Excellent communication and client service skills, with compassionate support to pet owners

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid assessment and triage of emergency patients to determine severity and prioritize treatment
• Perform advanced nursing care, including placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, monitoring hospitalized patients, and providing critical care support
• Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and resuscitation efforts, including CPR and life-saving interventions
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating concerns to the team
• Educate and support pet owners by explaining treatment plans, discharge instructions, home care, and updates during emergencies

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care

Triage

IV catheter placement

Fluid therapy

Medication calculations

Job description

At Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care, we know that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional team members. We're seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technicianwho is dedicated to providing compassionate care, supporting pet owners through stressful situations, and contributing to a positive, collaborative hospital culture. If you're ready to grow your skills in a dynamic emergency setting, we invite you to join our team.

Every shift brings new challenges, opportunities to save lives, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Join a dedicated team where your technical skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient care make a life-saving difference every day.

Responsibilities Include :

Provide rapid assessment and triage of emergency patients to determine the severity of illness or injury and prioritize treatment.

Perform advanced nursing care, including placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, monitoring hospitalized patients, and providing critical care support.

Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and resuscitation efforts, including CPR and life‑saving interventions.

Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs, accurately documenting changes in condition and communicating concerns to the veterinary team.

Educate and support pet owners by explaining treatment plans, discharge instructions, home care requirements, and updates on their pet's condition during emergency and critical care situations.

Schedule and Compensation :

• Compensation: $21-$24per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full‑time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed evenings (Monday‑Friday) and weekends. The weekly schedule will be:
  • 3 weekday shifts (1pm-11pm)
  • 1 weekend shift (9am-7pm)

Full‑Time Benefits Package *

• Bonus Package: Up to$500 (based on years of experience)
• Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA options)
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Flea & heartworm meds for up to 2 pets

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Set :

• 3+ years of Emergency Veterinary Technician experience
• Proficiency in the following skills: Strong emergency and critical care nursing skills, including patient triage, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy administration, and medication calculations. Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment while managing multiple urgent cases simultaneously. Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, patient vital signs, and recognizing changes in patient condition that require immediate intervention. Excellent communication and client service skills, with the ability to provide compassionate support and clear medical information to pet owners during stressful situations. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client care staff to deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose Healing Hearts?

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care, located in Round Rock, Texas, bridges the gap between primary veterinary care and full‑scale emergency rooms. As a collaborative 2-doctor practice, we deliver compassionate urgent treatment and advanced surgical care without the overwhelming chaos, exhaustive wait times, or high costs of traditional ERs. We provide pet owners with fast, thoughtful relief and complete transparency during life’s unexpected moments.

Our clinical scope spans outpatient urgent needs to complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures. Equipped to handle everything from acute illnesses and toxicities to trauma and routine minor emergencies, our facility allows our tight‑knit team to rule out the scary stuff, deliver targeted diagnostics, and provide individualized care when patients need it most.

We believe high‑quality medicine goes hand‑in‑hand with a healthy, sustainable practice culture. Our structured workflow ensures predictable scheduling with zero overnight shifts, protecting team well‑being while keeping primary vets connected and clients fully supported.

This is a good‑faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$21 - $24 USD

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.