Veterinary Technician: Caring, Collaborative Team in Austin

PAZ Veterinary - South; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PAZ South in Austin, TX is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join a collaborative team providing compassionate patient care. The role supports veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries while maintaining patient comfort and communication with clients.

Ideal candidates have prior veterinary experience, a passion for medicine, and a desire to grow professionally in a team-focused hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Has previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Passionate about patient care and veterinary medicine.
• Works well in a collaborative veterinary environment.
• Communicates effectively with doctors, coworkers, and clients.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Can stay calm and focused in a busy veterinary hospital.
• Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, hands-on patient care
• Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgery
• Obtaining and monitoring patient vital signs
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Placing IV catheters and administering medications
• Preparing patients for procedures and assisting with anesthesia monitoring
• Taking radiographs
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Communicating with clients about patient care and treatment instructions
• Maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas
• Supporting veterinarians and fellow veterinary team members
• Helping create a positive experience for patients, clients, and coworkers

Skills

Vet tech exp

Client comms

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Calm under pressure

Education

LVT license preferred

Job description

PAZ South in Austin, TX is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join a collaborative team providing compassionate patient care. The role supports veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries while maintaining patient comfort and communication with clients.

Ideal candidates have prior veterinary experience, a passion for medicine, and a desire to grow professionally in a team-focused hospital environment.