Lead Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Animal Clinic of Grand Prairie is a compassionate, fast-paced veterinary practice dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients and exceptional service to their families. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Veterinary Technician with solid surgical experience to join our team. Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Animal Clinic of Grand Prairie Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth Leadership that listens and invests in your development Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways What You’ll Do Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and all aspects of surgery Perform surgical prep, including induction, IV catheter placement, intubation, and anesthesia monitoring Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgery as needed Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures Perform diagnostics, including bloodwork, radiology, and lab tests Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed Provide safe handling and restraint of animals Maintain detailed medical records Ensure cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, surgery suite, kennel areas, and equipment Contribute to a positive, team-centered work environment What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring Previous surgical experience required (anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, and recovery) Strong communication and client-service skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments Familiarity with EzyVet is a plus
Requirements
- Previous surgical experience required (anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, and recovery)
- Strong communication and client-service skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Compassionate, reliable, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with EzyVet is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and all aspects of surgery
- Perform surgical prep, including induction, IV catheter placement, intubation, and anesthesia monitoring
- Maintain sterile technique and assist during surgery as needed
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures
- Perform diagnostics, including bloodwork, radiology, and lab tests
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Provide safe handling and restraint of animals
- Maintain detailed medical records
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, surgery suite, kennel areas, and equipment
- Contribute to a positive, team-centered work environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
