Veterinary Technician

Penny Paws Animal Clinic is Hiring an Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience & licensure

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 am-6:15 pm, with 1 hour lunch break

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Who We Are

At Penny Paws Animal Clinic, we're a 2 doctor small animal practice located in San Antonio, and we're known for high-quality medicine and client service. We're looking for a Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care, client service, teamwork and excited to join a team that truly enjoys working together. If you're looking for a clinic where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported, you may have just found your home.

Culture & Team

A supportive team that genuinely helps each other (no egos, no drama)

A "better together" culture—wins are shared and challenges aren't faced alone

A workplace where being yourself isn't just allowed—it's encouraged

We celebrate birthdays, milestones, and the little wins that matter

Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions

Schedule & Balance

Predictable scheduling and respect for your time

No nights / no holidays

Rotating Saturdays so you still get your weekends

Real lunch breaks (yes, actually)

Flexibility when life happens

Medicine Highlights

Diverse caseload and the chance to use a wide variety of skills

High standards of care with a team that's proud of the medicine we practice

Fear Free / low-stress handling focus

What You'll Do

Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments

Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures

Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients from intake through discharge

Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed

Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection

Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards • Run in-house laboratory testing (CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecals, etc.)

Support surgical and dental procedures (prep, monitoring, recovery, instrument care)

Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures; maintain accurate records

Provide patient monitoring and supportive care (TPRs, pain scoring, wound care, etc.)

Educate and communicate with clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventative care

Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas; follow infection control protocols

Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical record

Collaborate with the team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture

Participate in ongoing training and growth opportunities within the practice

Our team members should be ready to:

Laugh — life is short; smile while you still have teeth

Ask for help and offer help to others

Grow and learn… then learn and grow some more

Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself

Be a part of weekly and monthly meetings to encourage open communication and collaboration.

Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.

Benefits include:

Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)

Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)

Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

Six paid holidays (full-time only)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you've made it this far, you might as well make it official — apply today!

Diversity Statement

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Penny Paws Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We're committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential