Tech Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals

Cedar Park, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Multitasking, Teamwork, Client Care, Technical Skills, Patient Care, Customer Service, Laboratory Testing, Prescription Filling, Patient Restraint, Digital Radiography, Organizational Skills, Cleaning, Maintenance, Client Education, Support

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Have you ever dreamed of being part of an Amazing Veterinary Team? If you love animals and people join us as a veterinary technician assistant at VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort. We are a team that cares about you, your growth and your future. At VCA Premier, you’ll help pets and their families live healthier lives while enjoying your own personal and professional growth. Our hospital is a growing five-doctor hospital located in the North Austin area. Our hospital has been serving the North Austin community for over 15 years. You'll have access to continuing education, health/dental/vision benefits, pet benefits and discounts, and state-of-the-art tools—including digital Xray, digital dental Xray, cold laser therapy and ultrasound. Our ideal candidate has at least 6-12 months of experience as a kennel technician/ technician assistant; however, we are willing to train the right person and support their growth along the way. We are looking for a motivated team player and effective multi-tasker with excellent communication skills. Duties include assisting our technicians to the fullest extent possible, ensuring quality care of our patients, providing excellent customer service, assisting with patient exams and treatments, running laboratory tests, filling medications and helping with janitorial duties. This is an excellent entry level opportunity with potential for growth in the veterinary field. Veterinary Technician Assistants are responsible for supporting the doctors and other team members in providing high quality medicine in a friendly and efficient manner that ensures excellent service to our clients and patients. Your work will directly support your peers, leadership team, and hospital goals. Responsibilities Veterinary Technician Assistants are responsible for the following. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Client Care: Foster an educational experience for the client Provide exemplary communication and customer service Technical Skills: Provide cleaning and maintenance for medical and office equipment Assist in exam flow, including patient restraint Provide appropriate skill level care and treatments for hospitalized patients Prepare testing for in-house and referral laboratory Restrain for digital radiographs Verify and fill patient prescriptions Join an Amazing Veterinary Team! Veterinary Technician Assistant – VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort Cedar Park / North Austin, TX Are you passionate about animals and committed to providing exceptional care? Do you thrive in a team environment and love connecting with clients? VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our incredible team! We’ve proudly served the North Austin community for over 15 years, and we’re passionate about providing high-quality medicine, compassionate care, and a supportive work culture that promotes teamwork, mentorship, and work/life balance. Why You'll Love Working With Us For over 20 years, our six-doctor practice has proudly served the North Austin community. At VCA Premier, we focus on quality medicine, personalized client care, and building a healthy, supportive work culture. Whether you're an experienced tech or just starting your career, you'll find room to grow, learn, and thrive here. What We Offer: Hands-on experience with advanced tools: digital radiography, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and cold laser therapy Career development support: CE allowance, tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and leadership training A healthy work-life balance: We prioritize your well-being just as much as our patients' A compassionate, fun-loving team that celebrates your growth and individuality What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a motivated, team-oriented candidate with strong communication and multitasking skills. Ideally, you have has 6–12 months of experience in a kennel or technician assistant role —but we’re also open to training the right person with a great attitude and willingness to learn. What You’ll Do: Veterinary Technician Assistants are vital to the success of our team. You'll work closely with our technicians, doctors, and clients, helping to ensure top-notch care for our patients and seamless service for their families. Responsibilities include: Assisting with patient exams, treatments, and restraint Running in-house lab tests and filling prescriptions Supporting hospitalized patient care Helping with digital radiographs Maintaining clean and organized workspaces Supporting front desk and clerical duties as needed Providing excellent client education and service Be an advocate for your patients and a supportive resource for your teammates This role offers an excellent entry point into the veterinary field with opportunities for advancement in both clinical and leadership paths. What We Offer: VCA is committed to supporting your career and well-being. Here are just a few of the benefits available to you: ✅ Competitive wages ✅ Medical, dental & vision insurance ✅ Paid vacation & sick time ✅ 401(k) plan ✅ Tuition support & CE allowance ✅ Vet tech license reimbursement ✅ Leadership & career development programs ✅ Free wellness resources (e.g., Headspace) ✅ Generous pet discounts ✅ Paid parental leave & disability coverage ✅ Strong community outreach & charity partnerships Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to be part of a collaborative, caring, and fun-loving veterinary team, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, VCA Premier is the place to grow. Current VCA associates should apply through Workday. This job description reflects the general scope of responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list. Duties may be modified based on evolving hospital needs. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

Veterinary Technician Assistants support the doctors and team members in providing high-quality care to patients. They assist with exams, treatments, and ensure excellent service to clients.