Veterinary Technician: Surgical & Patient Care Pro

Westlake Animal Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare

Discounts on veterinary services

Free continuing education (CE) courses

Employee discounts

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Westlake Animal Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our busy practice. This full-time role includes hands-on pet care, assisting veterinarians, performing lab tests, and client education, with a focus on maintaining smooth patient flow.

We encourage professional growth through Thrive learning opportunities and comprehensive benefits. The position may require a few Saturdays per month and offers a supportive team environment for advancing in surgical, anesthesia, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience highly preferred; willingness to learn and grow in these areas required.
• Willingness to pursue further education and training.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
• Assist with CPR and emergency procedures
• Assist with surgeries and procedures, including anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care, client service, and overall hospital operations.

Skills

Surgical experience

Anesthesia experience

Dental experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Westlake Animal Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our busy practice. This full-time role includes hands-on pet care, assisting veterinarians, performing lab tests, and client education, with a focus on maintaining smooth patient flow.

We encourage professional growth through Thrive learning opportunities and comprehensive benefits. The position may require a few Saturdays per month and offers a supportive team environment for advancing in surgical, anesthesia, and