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Veterinary Technician-Surgery

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Full-time: 3 day, 12 hour shifts or 4 day, 10 hour shifts. On-call required

Surgery Department Hours: 6am-7pm

Round Rock, TX

Heart of Texas is looking for a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

As a Surgery Vet Tech, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

Surgical and anesthesia technicians perform a variety of animal-health duties and ensure quality pet and client care. They should be proficient in duties including but not limited to: pet parent communication, anesthesia, patient monitoring, venipuncture, patient recovery, and medical math. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of anesthetics, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory techniques, and general patient care. They should be able to remain calm during stressful situations.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Has knowledge of basic veterinary practices
Able to appropriately handle animals
Able to assist in veterinary medical procedures
Recent experience in a veterinary practice
Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job Requirements:

At least 3 years recent experience in veterinary practice
Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures
Patient care experience required
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
High school diploma or GED
Veterinary Technician license is preferred

About the Hospital

Heart of Texas Veterinary ER & Specialty Center is a 24 hour emergency and specialty referral hospital that invests heavily in our teams' growth and development. We pride ourselves on providing the Round Rock area with compassionate and quality emergency, and specialty care including surgery, internal medicine and oncology. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Personalized care for every family-forming journey
Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.

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What You Should Know About Veterinary Technician-Surgery, Heart of Texas

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Technician with a passion for surgery? Heart of Texas Veterinary ER & Specialty Center is on the lookout for a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our thriving team! Imagine joining a supportive community under the Thrive Pet Healthcare umbrella—where your skills are not just recognized but elevated. In this full-time role, you'll enjoy either a 3-day, 12-hour shift or a 4-day, 10-hour shift, offering flexibility alongside a fulfilling career. As a Surgery Vet Tech, you will play a vital part in ensuring pets receive the highest standard of care, from pre-surgical assessments to post-operative recovery. Your diverse responsibilities will include monitoring anesthesia, facilitating laboratory tests, and assisting in surgical procedures. Your expertise in animal care will help you communicate effectively with pet parents, and your ability to stay calm in stressful situations is crucial. We're searching for someone with at least three years of recent veterinary practice experience, solid animal handling skills, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays. At Heart of Texas, we pride ourselves on our commitment to employee growth, offering an encouraging work atmosphere that prioritizes mental health and work-life balance. With a wealth of benefits including competitive pay, 401(k) matching, and a suite of mental health resources, you will thrive in an environment that truly cares for its team. Join us and take the next significant step in your veterinary career today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Veterinary Technician-Surgery Role at Heart of Texas

What are the requirements for the Veterinary Technician-Surgery position at Heart of Texas?

To be considered for the Veterinary Technician-Surgery position at Heart of Texas, candidates should have at least three years of recent experience in a veterinary practice. A Veterinary Technician license is preferred but not mandatory. Applicants need to demonstrate proficiency in various medical procedures and have excellent communication skills for interacting with pet parents.