Veterinary Technician

About the role

Risinger Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Requirements

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or technician experience, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in assisting with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Caregiving, professional communication with clients and team members
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Safe physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients throughout the workday
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or technician experience, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in the following skills: assisting with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures, strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols, compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members, dependable attendance and strong work ethic, physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday, commitment to exceptional patient care and client service

Skills

Skills required for this role:

• Assisting with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Caregiving, professional communication with clients and team members
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Safe physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients throughout the workday
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for a benefits package including a bonus package, health package (medical, dental, vision insurance), life insurance and disability, employee assistance program, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, personal pet discount, uniform allowance.

Pay

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, for each hour worked. This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday and rotating weekends (about 3 Saturdays/month).

Schedule and Compensation

This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday and rotating weekends (about 3 Saturdays/month). Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, for each hour worked.

Company Information

For more than 30 years, Risinger Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of the Terrell community, treating every client like family and every patient as if they were our own. As a mixed-animal practice with six experienced veterinarians, we provide a diverse and rewarding environment where team members can make a meaningful impact while caring for a wide variety of patients. Our commitment to compassionate care and strong client relationships has earned the trust of generations of families throughout Terrell and the surrounding areas. Our staff enjoys working alongside a collaborative, supportive team dedicated to high-quality medicine, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Risinger Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws.