Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Package

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care, located in Round Rock, Texas, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced emergency team. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong clinical skills, and clear communication with pet owners during stressful situations.

This full-time position features a 4/10 schedule with evenings and weekend availability, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth in emergency medicine within a collaborative

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Emergency Veterinary Technician experience.
• Strong emergency and critical care nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid assessment and triage of emergency patients.
• Perform advanced nursing care including IV catheters, fluids, and medications.
• Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and resuscitation.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs; document changes and communicate concerns.
• Educate owners with treatment plans, discharge instructions, and home care.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care

IV catheter placement

Fluid therapy

Medication calculations

Calm under pressure

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

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 Technician who 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-$24 per 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
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• 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.

Pay Range

$21—$24 USD

Western Veterinary Partners 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. Western Veterinary Partners is 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 [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.