Step into a practice where compassion and cutting-edge care meet! Located in beautiful Shady Hollow (South Austin), Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital is Austin's ONLY Fear Free Certified hospital and a Certified Cat Friendly Practice. Join a team where you can directly impact the human-animal bond while practicing the gold standard in gentle, patient-centered care.
We are a Compassion-Satisfaction Accredited Workplace (CSAW). We don't just talk about well-being—we live it through mental health support, workplace harmony, and true work-life balance (no weekend shifts!).
Growth Mindset & Medical Curiosity
At Star of Texas, we believe veterinary technicians are far more than task-doers — you are essential, highly-valued members of the medical team. We look for individuals who are naturally curious, ask “why,” and are excited to continually expand their medical knowledge and clinical skills.
Our ideal technician wants to understand the deep medicine behind every recommendation — whether explaining the underlying importance of vaccines, discussing the value of diagnostic testing, educating clients about complex conditions, or fiercely advocating for individualized patient care.
We strive to utilize our technicians to the highest level of their abilities by providing active mentorship, robust continued education, and genuine opportunities to advance. We want team members who are genuinely excited to learn, be challenged, and push both personally and professionally.
Your Professional Path: Whether your goal is to master anesthesia, elevate your client communication, deepen your understanding of behavior, or simply become a stronger medical advocate, we want to provide the tools and a dedicated yearly CE budget to help you get there.
Imagine a Career Where You:
- Play a vital role in saving animal lives in a low-stress, low-anxiety environment.
- Practice specialized Fear Free and feline-specific handling methods.
- Are backed by a team that funds your ongoing professional development.
- Enjoy a great local culture, including annual team goals retreats in the Texas Hill Country!
Key Qualifications (Indeed Requirements):
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of practical experience as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical setting is required.
- Credentials: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) is strongly preferred.
- Skills: Proficient in safe, low-stress animal restraint, IV catheter placement, pharmacy, and diagnostic lab sampling.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to confidently educate pet owners with empathy.
- Stamina & Commute: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and reliably commute to Southwest Austin (78748).
Schedule, Pay & Perks:
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Balance: All weekends and Federal holidays off!
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous Yearly Continuing Education (CE) Budget
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Supplemental health via Principal
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation
- Generous Employee Discount on personal pet care
- Tuition Reimbursement (for relevant certifications/degrees)
- Uniforms and daily refreshments provided
Ready to join our award-winning team?
We are a proudly women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why your medical curiosity and passion for Fear Free care make you the perfect fit for Star of Texas!
Work Location: In person, Southwest Austin, TX 78748
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78748 (Required)
Work Location: In person
