Veterinary Technician - Specialty

Specialty Veterinary Technician Full-time: Weekday flexibility required. Rotating Weekends required. Round Rock, TX Heart of Texas is looking for a Specialty Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. About You You are a skilled and adaptable Specialty Veterinary Technician supporting multiple specialty departments, including Internal Medicine and the Dentistry and Oral Surgery departments. You provide high quality, compassionate patient care while confidently moving between specialty departments as needed. You communicate clearly with pet parents and team members, remain calm in high pressure situations, and are eager to continue expanding your technical and specialty skills. Patient Care & Anesthesia Safe animal handling, venipuncture, and catheter placement Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Medication calculation and administration Post-procedure patient monitoring and nursing care Internal Medicine Support Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Support imaging and laboratory diagnostics Monitor and care for hospitalized patients Dentistry & Oral Surgery Support Dental radiographs and professional dental cleanings Ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and hand instrumentation Assist with oral surgery and advanced dental procedures Provide pre- and post‑operative dental patient care Communication & Teamwork Communicate clearly with pet parents and specialty teams Maintain accurate medical records Support a Fear Free, collaborative work environment Experience & Skills Requirements 3+ years recent experience in a veterinary practice Internal Medicine and/or Dentistry experience preferred Strong anesthesia experience required; specialty anesthesia preferred Comfort supporting multiple specialty departments in a referral hospital Ability to perform advanced veterinary technical procedures High school diploma or GED required Veterinary Technician license (LVT) or VTS preferred Excellent interpersonal communication skills Benefits - our care in action Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr