Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview

VCA Hometown Animal Hospital in Pflugerville, TX is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our 6 doctor GP practice. Our hospital has been part of the Pflugerville community for over 15 years. We offer starting hourly wages up to $20.00+ per hour and are looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our team of dedicated, supportive and passionate individuals.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital. We have a unique culture that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more.

Why Join the VCA Hometown Animal Hospital? We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsor ships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

As a member of the VCA Hometown Animal Hospital, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

• Support technician and doctor teams in daily hospital operations
• Assist with examinations, anesthesia, surgery preparation, dentistry, radiology, and nursing care
• Provide compassionate client communication and education

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or equivalent
• Experience in a veterinary practice preferred
• Ability to work full-time in a fast-paced environment

Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at