Veterinary Technician Firehouse Animal Health Center Westlake - 2.5 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Animal health monitoring Vascular access Direct patient care Veterinary surgical assistance experience Dental assisting General dentistry Exotic animal medicine Pet health monitoring Veterinary emergency care Oral surgery assistance experience Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Laboratory experience In-hospital emergency response experience Veterinary client education Animal blood collection Assisting medical staff Mid-level Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Surgery Veterinary diagnostic tools Anesthesiology Dental x-ray Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Health record tracking Animal patient charting Dental equipment Communication with pet owners Patient monitoring during surgery Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary post-operative care Full Job Description Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) Firehouse Animal Health Center Westlake |

Austin, TX Pay:

$20-$24 per hour, depending on experience If you're a Veterinary Technician in the Austin area looking for a hospital where you can build your skills, practice high-quality medicine, and enjoy coming to work, Firehouse could be a great fit. We've built a culture centered on teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care—because we believe great medicine starts with people who love what they do.

What You'll Get Pay:

$20-$24/hour (DOE) Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match PTO + paid holidays Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance Employee Assistance Program Veterinary and boarding discounts Ongoing training and development opportunities A supportive, inclusive, team-first culture Why This Role Stands Out Join a hospital committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Work alongside collaborative doctors who value technician expertise Gain hands-on experience in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and diagnostics Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your technical skills Fast-paced environment where no two days are the same What You'll Be Doing Assist with appointments, exams, and treatments Provide surgical support, including anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery Support dentistry procedures, including dental radiographs and prophylaxis Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory preparation, and sample collection Capture digital radiographs and assist with diagnostics Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care Assist in urgent and emergency cases as needed Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions Maintain accurate medical records and support efficient hospital workflow What We're Looking For 2+ years of Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) experience preferred Experience with anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and patient care preferred Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care Experience with exotics is a plus United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.