Veterinary Technician - Four‑Day Week & Hands‑On Care

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for full-time work in a four-doctor small animal practice. The candidate should excel in dentistry, surgery and anesthesia, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.

You will join a collaborative team focused on high‑quality care for dogs and cats. Ideal applicants have hands‑on clinical skills, strong communication, and a willingness to learn in a supportive hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on veterinary Technician experience preferred.
• Comfort with dentistry, surgery, and anesthesia is desired.
• Strong client communication and care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and radiographs.
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgery and monitor anesthesia.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Dental scaling

Surgery assistance

Anesthesia

Radiography

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) / RVT / CVT preferred

Tools

Digital radiography

Dental scaling equipment

Surgical monitoring equipment

Job description

Windhaven Veterinary Hospital in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for full-time work in a four-doctor small animal practice. The candidate should excel in dentistry, surgery and anesthesia, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.

You will join a collaborative team focused on high‑quality care for dogs and cats. Ideal applicants have hands‑on clinical skills, strong communication, and a willingness to learn in a supportive hospital culture.