Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Petcarehospital; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Emergency Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you will utilize your skills in emergency care, patient monitoring, and client communication. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position allows you to thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners. Join a community that values work-life balance and offers extensive resources to enhance your career in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Employer-sponsored childcare

Discretionary funds for CE courses

Veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in veterinary practice required.
• Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of animal-health duties ensuring quality care.
• Quickly respond to emergencies and monitor patient recovery.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Client care and communication

Patient assessments

Emergency response

Patient monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthetic monitoring

Diagnostic imaging

Medical math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Full-time: 3 day, 12 hour shift. One weekend day required.

Location: Round Rock, TX

Heart of Texas is looking for an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

Role Responsibilities:

Emergency Veterinary Technicians perform a variety of animal-health duties and ensure quality pet and client care. The Emergency Technician should be proficient in duties including but not limited to: client care and communication, efficient patient assessments, quick response to emergencies, patient monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient recovery, anesthetic monitoring, diagnostic imaging, and medical math.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Strong veterinary skills
• Able to appropriately handle animals
• Able to assist in veterinary medical procedures
• Recent experience in a veterinary practice
• Willing to work weekends and holidays

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years recent experience in veterinary practice
• Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Veterinary Technician license is preferred
• Previous emergency experience is preferred but not required

About the Hospital

Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital that invests heavily in our team's growth and development. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate and quality emergency, and specialty care including surgery, internal medicine, and oncology. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.

We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to 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 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and support your career development through training and free CE experiences. In our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you can make connections, access opportunities, and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

At Thrive, you can develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise, including:

• Our library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual workshops for leadership skills
• A program on the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment nationwide
• Leadership training for a long and thriving career in veterinary medicine

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care. Our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe supporting our people helps pets thrive through every life stage. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We offer customizable professional development, a supportive work environment valuing work-life balance, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone from any background is heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build a respectful environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates diverse voices of our teams and communities.