Veterinary Technician — $1K Sign-On Bonus + Pet Discount

Parker-Animal-Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pet discount

Job summary

Parker Animal Care in Austin, TX is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and outstanding service to clients. The role offers a schedule with four shifts per week on a two-week rotation, with early starts around 7:00 AM and shifts up to 6:00 PM, including alternating Saturdays.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience, can handle animals safely, and communicate care instructions clearly.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Client communication

Animal handling

Tools

Radiographs

Injections

IV catheter placement

Lab work

Job description

Parker Animal Care in Austin, TX is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and outstanding service to clients. The role offers a schedule with four shifts per week on a two-week rotation, with early starts around 7:00 AM and shifts up to 6:00 PM, including alternating Saturdays.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience, can handle animals safely, and communicate care instructions clearly.