Veterinary Technician - Northwest Austin Veterinary Center

About the role

PetVet Care Centers' Northwest Austin Veterinary Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. The hospital has served the northwest Austin community since 1990, offering over 30 years of quality veterinary care from an experienced team — every veterinarian brings at least 20 years of hands-on expertise. Open six days a week, the practice provides comprehensive services from wellness and dentistry to surgery and internal medicine in a welcoming, down-to-earth environment. You'll work alongside four doctors in a busy, fast-paced clinic with opportunities to gain hands-on experience and grow your veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aid as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water; clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure every animal released is clean and properly groomed before release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Fully trained veterinary technician with 3–5 years of hands-on experience.
• Able to work independently with minimal training or supervision.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. Every other Saturday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. All shifts must be available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay

$19–$22 USD per hour