What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Austin Urban Vet Center?
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Location: Austin, Texas
Compensation: $17.00 - $23.00 / hour
Veterinary Technician – Austin Urban Vet Center (Austin, TX)
Experienced Vet Tech | Animal Hospital | Full-Time Opportunity
What is your favorite thing about your pet? Is it the way they greet you after a long day, the adorable head tilt, or those slobbery kisses? Maybe it’s the gentle sound of purring at the end of the night.
At Austin Urban Vet Center, we understand that pets are more than animals—they’re family. As passionate pet parents ourselves, we’re dedicated to helping our clients and their companions enjoy long, happy, and healthy lives together. If you share that same passion for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care, we’d love to meet you.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans
- Perform technical skills including:
- Venipuncture and catheter placement
- Radiology (X-rays)
- Laboratory sample collection and processing
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
- Administer medications (IV, IM, SQ, and oral)
- Provide patient monitoring and nursing care
- Educate pet owners on treatment plans, preventive care, and at-home care
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Support a positive, team-oriented hospital culture
- Veterinary Technician experience required (CVT/LVT/RVT preferred but not required)
- Strong technical and clinical skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Passion for animal care and client education
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Salary : $17 - $23