Penny Paws Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Position Details:
Role: Veterinary Technician
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 1-2 days a week & Saturdays required
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
Are you passionate about animals and would jump at the chance to interact with all types of pets in an atmosphere where fun and compassion are the order of the day? If you want to on board with a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team, Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills has a place for you as a Veterinary Technician.
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
- Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients following OSHA guidelines
- Be familiar with infectious and common zoonotic diseases; including prevention, and the steps to reduce or eliminate transmission
- Assist in restraining pets in a manner that allows necessary procedures to be done with minimal stress to patients, and ensure safety of patients and people
- Take accurate notes and medical history of patients in exam rooms for doctors
- Anticipate the needs of the doctor for routine exam/surgery visits; follow doctors request to fill or refill medications
- Take temperatures, samples, vitals as requested by doctor; draw up vaccines, flea/tick medication/prevention, etc.
- Work our mobile clinic on the weekends where we provide basic vaccine services to the community in a timely fashion.
- Ability to cross train in other roles/areas to help clinic always run smooth and efficiently.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician required
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a good attitude and contribute to a positive work environment
- Strong English — written and verbal language skills
- Advanced animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction experience required
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred
- Surgery experience preferred but not required
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with a company that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Penny Paws Animal Clinic - Richland Hills's Veterinary Technician job opening today!
Learn more about this hospital: www.pennypaws.com
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Penny Paws Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
