Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Technician — Full-Time

Advanced Veterinary Care of Plano is a small, two-doctor veterinary practice in Plano, TX, seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our team long-term.

This is a full-time, in-person position with opportunities to grow your skills in both veterinary medicine and client communication. A veterinary degree or certification is not required ; however, prior veterinary experience and a strong work ethic are highly valued.

About the Position

The ideal candidate is friendly, energetic, dependable, comfortable working as part of a small team, and committed to providing excellent patient care and client service.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with surgical procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia
• Performing dental cleanings
• Venipuncture and blood draws
• IV catheter placement
• Patient restraint and general nursing care
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Maintaining accurate, paperless medical records
• Communicating with clients regarding patient care and appointments
• Answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
• Providing compassionate care to patients and their owners

Some reception responsibilities are included, but previous reception experience is not required .

What We're Looking For

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats
• Ability to learn new software and veterinary procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Cornerstone and IDEXX laboratory experience is a plus

Schedule

This position requires availability during the week for rotating morning and afternoon shifts , as well as every other weekend .

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Every other weekend
• In-person
• Rotating weekend walking duties ~ 1 weekend every 6 weeks or so

Compensation & Benefits

$14–$18/hour, depending on experience

• Automatic $0.50/hour raise every 6 months
• Health insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• Paid time off (after 6 months)
• Generous employee pet discount
• Opportunities to develop and expand veterinary skills
• Supportive small-practice environment

How to Apply

Please respond to this posting with your resume . Candidates whose experience and qualifications are a good match will be contacted to schedule an interview and working interview .

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person