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Veterinary Technician

Penny Paws Animal Hospital - Richland Hills

About the Role

Penny Paws Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Veterinary Technician
  • Status: Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
  • Schedule: 5 shifts per week - weekends are on a rotation basis

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
 
Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician. This is the job for you if you are passionate about animals and want to work in a modern veterinary clinic where your career will flourish under the guidance of a caring DVM team. 
 
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:
  • Proficient in performing all skills of a surgical technician, including anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients perioperatively.
  • 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 the 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.
  • Occasionally working our outdoor vaccine clinic.
 
Veterinary Technician Qualifications:
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience as a veterinary technician (required) including the following: Surgery, advanced animal care, restraints, client/customer interaction, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, labwork, radiology, and pharmacology highly preferred
  • We are open 7 days a week so Saturday/Sunday working is required, typically on an every other weekend basis
 
What's in it for you

 

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
  • 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
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

 

Join Our Team!

 

Grab this amazing opportunity to onboard with a company that cares about your success and happiness. Apply for Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills Veterinary Technician job opening today!


Learn more about us here: www.pennypaws.com 


Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Penny Paws Animal Clinic – Richland Hills 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.

 


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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