Job Description

Mixed Animal Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Luling, Texas

Description

Love working with animals of all sizes? Put your hands-on animal care experience to work in a mixed animal veterinary practice!

Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic – Luling is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Mixed Animal Veterinary Technician to join our team. This is an opportunity to work with a variety of patients, including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, and other farm animals, while supporting veterinarians and technicians in providing quality medical care.

Whether your background is in veterinary medicine, livestock, equine care, or another large animal setting, we want to hear from you. If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in an active environment, and take pride in caring for animals, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Work with Animals of All Sizes

One of the best parts of mixed animal medicine is the variety. Your days will offer opportunities to work with different species and support a wide range of patient care needs.

At Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic – Luling, you'll help care for:

• Horses and other equine patients.
• Cattle and livestock.
• Dogs and cats.
• Other farm and companion animals.

You'll work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians, helping ensure patients receive safe, compassionate care while supporting clients throughout their animals' healthcare needs.

Make a Difference Through Hands-On Animal Care

As a Mixed Animal Veterinary Technician, you'll help with daily patient care, treatments, and general clinic operations. This is an active, hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with animals and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely handling and restraining a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, and other livestock.
• Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations, procedures, treatments, and patient care.
• Administering medications and preparing prescriptions as directed.
• Supporting the care and handling of large animal and farm patients.
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinic environment.
• Assisting with cleaning, laundry, and general facility upkeep.
• Communicating with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and hospital team members.
• Taking on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the team.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary medicine experience required.
• Previous experience working with large animals, including horses, cattle, and livestock, required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills across multiple species.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work comfortably in an active veterinary environment with exposure to sick or contagious animals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move comfortably for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds, including assisting with animals when necessary.
• Comfort working around a variety of animal species in a hands-on clinical environment.

Build Your Career with a Supportive Veterinary Team

We believe great animal care starts with a great team. At Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic – Luling, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your experience, develop new skills, and work alongside people who share your passion for animal care.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Career development and training opportunities.

If you have experience with livestock, horses, farm animals, or veterinary patient care and are looking for an opportunity to put those skills to work, we'd love to meet you!

You don't have to be a credentialed Veterinary Technician to be a great fit. We're looking for someone with hands-on animal experience, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to caring for animals.

Apply today and take the next step in your animal care career with Chisholm Trail Veterinary Clinic – Luling!