Top 145 Entry level veterinary technician Jobs in Texas

Veterinary Technician
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Dallas Animal Urgent Care —Dallas, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- Ability to climb stairs
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Firehouse Animal Health Center —Austin, TX
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Veterinary Technician - Level 1
Swann Animal Clinic & Sidekicks Stay & Play —Amarillo, TX
- $12 - $18 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Bilingual
- Vital signs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Family Pet Center —Frisco, TX
- Blood sampling
- Patient monitoring
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Experienced Veterinary Technician - Join Our Fear Free Team
Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital —Austin, TX
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Blood sampling
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Frisco, TX
Veterinary Emergency Group —Frisco, TX
- Part-time
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
- Continuing education credits
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Veterinary Technician
CityVet —Celina, TX
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Small Animal Veterinary Technician Full-Time
Belton Veterinary Clinic —Belton, TX
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Patient care
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Veterinary Technician/ Veterinary Technician Assistant
Gully Animal Hospital —Arlington, TX
- $15 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Experienced Veterinary Technician (Non-Credentialed) – Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch
Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch —Dallas, TX
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
Thrive Round Rock —Round Rock, TX
- 12 hour shift
- 1 year
- Leadership
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Technician
Austin Vet Care at Metric —Austin, TX
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Outpatient experience
- Surgery
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Veterinary Technician
Thrive Round Rock —Round Rock, TX
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Outpatient experience
- Surgery
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Veterinary Technician
CityVet —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Technician
North Creek Animal Hospital —Kilgore, TX
- $15 - $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Blood sampling
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Certified Veterinary Technician
PetVet365 —Cypress, TX
- Full-time
- No background check
- Mid-level
- Medical-surgical
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Austin, TX (South Lamar)
Veterinary Emergency Group —Austin, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
- Continuing education credits
Veterinary Technician
Rosedale Veterinary Clinic —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Operating room
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Veterinary Technician
CityVet —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Technician

Harris County -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Vascular access
Companion animal handling
Animal catheterization
Animal blood collection
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Position Description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being.

Transparency: We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
Integrity: Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
Respect: We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
Impact: We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
Collaboration: We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Medical Services Manager and guidance of the Lead Veterinary Technician, the Veterinary Technician position supports the veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, provides education on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective environment. The Veterinary Technician participates in clinical and animal care activities that support the Veterinary Public Health program and implements strategies to enhance disease control, as well as the health of shelter and private resident animals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Evaluates health/temperament of animals and advises veterinarian and/or staff as appropriate.
Collects specimens, perform in-clinic diagnostic laboratory tests, administer vaccinations/treatments and implant microchips under the guidance of the attending veterinarian. Prepare samples for submission to reference labs.
Assists veterinarian with examinations, treatments and surgery in any appropriate capacity. Also, dispenses medications as prescribed by the veterinarian
Responsible for cleaning, feeding and care of animals in surgery and medical areas
Cleans and stocks assigned medical and surgical areas, maintains laboratory and surgical equipment, including the sterilization of surgical instruments
Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of records within the database.
Follows protocols for safe induction of anesthesia, monitors animals while under anesthesia and during recovery
Provides education on responsible pet ownership, vaccinations, infectious disease, preventatives and treatments. Answers questions concerning animal health, behavior and care.
Performs radiography based on instructions and guidance of attending veterinarian.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

At least six (6) months of experience in an animal shelter, veterinary practice or animal care environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be comfortable working with animals.
Must be able to cope with the difficulties associated with animal euthanasia.
Must have or be able to acquire the skills needed to provide humane animal restraint, place indwelling catheters, and perform venipunctures.

Core Competencies:

Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Veterinary Technician Certification.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
The shelter operates seven (7) days per week, and employees may be scheduled to work weekdays, weekends, and occasional evenings as needed.
Flexibility is required, as additional days or hours may be necessary to support emergency response efforts, shelter-related activities, or community events.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an animal shelter which may include noisy environments and pungent smells.

Physical Demands:

Will be required to bend, lift, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
Will be required to lift and restrain animals or other objects up to 50 pounds.
Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Harris County Pets: 612 Canino Rd, Houston, TX 77076.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*

Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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