Veterinary Technician

Animal Care Clinic; Round Rock (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

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Back-up childcare support

Free continuing education (CE) courses

Veterinary service discounts

Job summary

Animal Care Clinic in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, perform outpatient treatments, blood draws, IV catheter placements, and maintain medical records. This full-time role features a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule and a requirement to work at least two Saturdays per month.

You will help with surgeries and procedures, ensure patient flow, educate clients, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a veterinary technician preferred.
• 1-2 years of technician/assistant experience required.
• Proficient with venipuncture and injections.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work at least 2 Saturdays a month.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality patient care and educate clients.
• Assist with procedures and maintain accurate medical records.
• Help with surgeries and provide post-visit care as directed by clinicians.
• Maintain clean, sterile treatment areas and comfortable patient flow.
• Mentor and support team members as needed.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Blood draws

IV/IM/SQ injections

Team player

Eager to learn

Multi-tasking

Saturdays availability

Education

1-2 years experience

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician

Animal Care Clinic: 2000 N Mays St, Ste 112, Round Rock, TX 787664

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift. 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 admitting and discharging patients.

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

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred
• 1-2 years of Technician/Assistant experience required
• Proficient with IV catheter placement, blood draws, and IV/IM/SQ injections
• Team player
• Eager to learn and self-motivated
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to work at least 2 Saturdays a month

You’re Willing And Able To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Assist the team with other tasks as required

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

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

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

Animal Care Clinic offers primary for dogs and cats in Round Rock, Texas, and the Central Texas area. We are fear-free focused.

Our clients trust us to provide the very best care, and living up to that trust is our most important responsibility. We understand that their pet is also their best friend and family member. This is why our entire team is dedicated to preserving this bond by providing the latest in veterinary medicine. Our staff strives to remain at the forefront of veterinary care to provide pets with the care they deserve.

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. 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.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work-Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.