Veterinary Technician - Healthy Paws Veterinary Center

Healthypawsveterinarycenter; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sign-on bonus

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Healthy Paws Veterinary Center in Little Elm, Texas is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate team. You will provide patient care, assist with examinations and surgeries, and maintain medical records while delivering exceptional client service.

The role emphasizes a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous learning across Wellness exams, diagnostics, dermatology, surgery, dental care, and grooming services.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years veterinary technician experience with patient restraint and vital signs.
• Experience discussing preventative care, estimates, and payment options with pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements through exams, records review, tests, and imaging.
• Care for patients:Vital signs, samples, medications, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist examinations and surgeries: gather supplies, position patients, restrain as needed.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with owners about patient status.
• Sterilize instruments, sanitize areas, and manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Vaccinations

Animal restraint

Medical records

Pharmacology

Patient care

Communication with clients

Sterilization

Discharge and aftercare

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Healthy Paws Veterinary Center

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Healthy Paws Veterinary Center is currently seeking Veterinary Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Healthy Paws Veterinary Center in Little Elm, Texas lives up to its mission-driven name — pursuing wellness for every patient through a comprehensive range of services including wellness exams, diagnostics, dermatology, surgery, dental care, and professional grooming, all within a practice that prioritizes continuity of care by scheduling pets with the same doctor whenever possible. Serving clients across Little Elm, Frisco, and the surrounding North Dallas communities 6 days a week, the team combines small-practice warmth with modern capabilities and a genuine commitment to building personalized, lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years veterinary technician experience. Patient restraint, collecting vitals, venipuncture (IV catheter placement, blood draws), collecting patient history, preparing vaccinations, discussing preventative care with pet parents, comfortability discussing estimates and payment options with pet parents.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Surgery experience preferred
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Schedule

• Week 1: 4 full weekday shifts (7:15AM-6PM)
• Week 2: 3 full weekday shifts (7:15AM-6PM), 1 half weekday shift (7:15AM-1PM or 12PM-6PM), 1 Saturday shift (7:45AM-12:15PM)

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$16 — $21.45 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
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• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
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• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

Why Consider Our Little Elm Hospital?

At Healthy Paws Veterinary Center, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on “best in practice” veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Healthy Paws Veterinary Center, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.