Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Are you a Veterinary Technician who is passionate about animal care, client education, and teamwork? Country Brook Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our growing veterinary team in Garland, Texas. Whether you're a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Veterinary Nurse, or an experienced Veterinary Assistant with advanced technical skills, we'd love to meet you. If you enjoy building strong client relationships, providing exceptional patient care, and working alongside a supportive team that values growth and collaboration, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Country Brook Animal Hospital? At Country Brook Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary medicine starts with exceptional people. We foster a positive, team-oriented culture where veterinary professionals are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Garland, Texas

Workplace type: Onsite

What You'll Do:

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting veterinarians, caring for patients, educating clients, and ensuring smooth daily hospital operations.

• Patient Care & Nursing

  • Perform patient assessments and obtain accurate medical histories
  • Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition
  • Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
  • Calculate and administer fluid therapy accurately
  • Place and maintain intravenous catheters
  • Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Provide compassionate nursing care and patient comfort
  • Assist with medical treatments and patient recovery

• Laboratory & Diagnostic Procedures

  • Collect blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples
  • Perform venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
  • Run in-house laboratory diagnostics including CBCs, urinalysis, fecals, and infectious disease testing
  • Prepare and evaluate laboratory samples
  • Assist with ECGs and diagnostic testing

• Surgery & Anesthesia

  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures
  • Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
  • Monitor anesthetic depth, ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and temperature
  • Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
  • Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
  • Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment

• Radiology & Imaging

  • Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
  • Position patients safely and effectively
  • Follow radiation safety protocols and OSHA standards
  • Assist with digital imaging management

• Client Communication

  • Educate pet owners regarding treatments, medications, preventative care, and post-operative instructions
  • Provide discharge instructions and answer client questions
  • Deliver compassionate support during difficult medical situations and end-of-life care
  • Build trusting relationships with clients through exceptional service

• Emergency & Critical Care Support

  • Assist with triage and urgent patient care when needed
  • Perform basic life support and CPR
  • Monitor critical patients and maintain accurate medical records
  • Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures

Qualifications:

Required

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with advanced technical skills
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine and patient care
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• RVT, LVT, or CVT credentials
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assistance experience
• Digital radiography experience
• In-house laboratory diagnostic experience

Technical Skills

Qualified candidates should be comfortable with:

• Venipuncture and blood collection
• IV catheter placement and maintenance
• Medication calculations and administration
• Fluid therapy management
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assistance
• Digital radiography
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Animal restraint and handling
• Medical record documentation
• Emergency patient support and CPR

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and assist with larger patients as needed
• Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!

About Country Brook Animal Hospital

Country Brook Animal Hospital is a premier full-service veterinary practice that has been servicing the Garland, TX community for over 30 years. We have a brand new 6,000sq ft facility with updated equipment, state-of-the-art surgical suites, and multi-faceted medical and dental capabilities. We provide soft-tissue surgery, spay/neuter, hospitalization, pain management, allergy treatment, daytime ER services, end-of-life care, and preventative and wellness services. We have an in-house laboratory, tonometry, cardiology and echocardiography (ECG), digital radiography, a brand new ultrasound, and so much more, to provide exceptional healthcare to all pets. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff. Country Brook Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Country Brook Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Apply Now

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