Job Description

Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 / hour

Are you a passionate Veterinary Technician who loves building real connections with clients and delivering high-quality patient care? Do you enjoy being part of a fun, collaborative team that celebrates individuality and teamwork? ¿Hablas español? Even better — we are looking for bilingual (Spanish/English) Vet Techs to join our growing team!

At Animal Medical Center of Austin, we aim to break the mold of stuffy and impersonal veterinary care. We dream big, treat everyone like family, and create meaningful experiences for pets and people. We believe veterinary medicine should be compassionate, innovative, and full of heart.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Provide friendly, professional client communication (Spanish & English preferred)
• Assist in surgical monitoring and anesthesia support
• Perform blood draws, IV catheter placement, and laboratory diagnostics
• Administer medications and treatments per doctor instructions
• Prepare exam rooms and assist during patient exams
• Maintain accurate medical records in veterinary software
• Educate clients on treatment plans and preventive care

Support occasional front desk tasks including appointment scheduling and payments
*This list is not exhaustive; responsibilities may evolve with the team’s needs.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• 1+ year veterinary experience (GP or ER preferred)
• Bilingual – English/Spanish (medical translation helpful)
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, medication administration (SQ/IM/IV), lab diagnostics (CBC/UA/fecals/SNAP), radiology positioning, triage, dental assistance, and low-stress animal handling
• Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and safely restrain patients
• Flexible availability including rotating weekends to care for hospitalized patients
• LVT a plus but not required

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!