Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Blackstoneanimalhospital; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave (up to 3 weeks)

Job summary

Blackstone Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role with a predictable schedule and no nights or weekend hours. Compensation is based on experience, with a strong emphasis on growth, education, and a supportive team environment.

The hospital offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on veterinary experience required or preferred.
• Strong patient handling, restraint, and history-taking skills.
• Comfort triaging patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Ability to support veterinary examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories.
• Document patient vital signs and assessments.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including prep and monitoring.
• Educate clients about care, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and hospital cleanliness.

Skills

Hands-on veterinary experience

Strong patient handling

Critical-thinking

Team-first mindset

Job description

Blackstone Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!

Role: Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Consistent, predictable scheduling with no nights or weekend hours

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Ready for a Change That Lights Your Fire-Not Burns You Out?

Calling all rockstar Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants! Are you looking for a change? Missing predictability in your schedule? Craving a veterinary role where you can use your skills, keep growing, and still have a life outside the hospital?

Blackstone Animal Hospital wants to talk!

Exciting things are happening at Blackstone Animal Hospital under new leadership, and we're looking for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who wants to be part of what's next.

We're searching for creative, thoughtful veterinary professionals with strong critical-thinking skills and a commitment to excellent patient care. Just as importantly, we're building a supportive, fun environment where camaraderie, collaboration, learning, and a healthy work-life balance are part of the everyday experience.

Add in consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours, and you may have just found the change you've been looking for.

Why our Veterinary Technicians & Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Consistent, predictable scheduling that respects your time
• No nights or weekend hours
• A supportive team committed to working better together
• New leadership and an exciting opportunity to be part of the hospital's continued growth
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A workplace where strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving are valued
• Opportunities to use and strengthen your clinical skills every day
• Teammates who celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other important life events
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A team that understands excellent patient care starts with supporting the people providing it
• Plenty of opportunities to hear exactly why each client's dog, cat, bird, rat, goat, or chicken is the best one that has ever lived

What our Veterinary Technicians & Veterinary Assistants Do

As a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant at Blackstone Animal Hospital, you'll work alongside our veterinarians and support team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while helping keep each day running smoothly.

• Triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Collect and document patient vital signs and assessments
• Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, and medical procedures
• Support surgical procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Assist with dental procedures and patient monitoring
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples based on experience and training
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian and within the scope of your role
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
• Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next patient
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to promote an efficient daily workflow
• Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers
• Occasionally participate in what can only be described as a cat rodeo

What You'll Bring

We're looking for veterinary professionals who combine technical ability with compassion, critical thinking, reliability, and a team-first mindset.

• Previous hands-on veterinary experience
• Veterinary Technician licensure is welcomed but not required for all candidates
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills
• Experience assisting with veterinary examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Comfort triaging patients and obtaining thorough histories and vital signs
• Experience supporting surgical and dental procedures based on your training and role
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Confidence educating clients about medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• The ability to multitask and adapt in a busy clinical environment
• Dependability and a strong sense of ownership over your responsibilities
• A positive, collaborative approach to teamwork
• Curiosity and a desire to continue learning
• A willingness to ask for help and offer it when a teammate needs it
• A genuine commitment to excellent patient care
• An appreciation for the fact that every pet is, according to their person, unquestionably the best pet who has ever lived

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Blackstone Animal Hospital, work-life balance isn't supposed to be something you only read about in a job ad. No nights and no weekend hours means more predictability in your schedule and more opportunities to enjoy your life outside the hospital.

Inside the hospital, you'll find a team that's excited about what's ahead. With new leadership, this is an opportunity to contribute your ideas, use your experience, and help shape a positive and collaborative workplace.

We also believe growth should be supported, not simply expected. You'll have access to mentoring, professional development, and continuing education opportunities designed to help you strengthen your existing skills and build new ones.

And because veterinary medicine has plenty of serious moments, we make room for the good stuff too—celebrations, coffee runs, ice cream, shared meals, laughter, and teammates who genuinely enjoy working together.

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching - Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant looking for a fresh start, predictable scheduling, professional growth, and a team that believes work can be both meaningful and enjoyable, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your skills, critical thinking, creativity, compassion, and unique awesomeness. We'll bring the supportive team, opportunities to grow, great patients, and a schedule that leaves room for your life outside veterinary medicine.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Blackstone Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We're committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels comfortable being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program - increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program - increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.