Veterinary Technician
Vetcor•Gainesville, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Independence Equine & Small Animal Clinic is hiring an experienced Equine Veterinary Technician for a full-time position. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality care to horses and large animal patients. The clinic values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, aiming to create a workplace where employees feel comfortable, have a sense of belonging, and can reach their highest potential.
Requirements
- Experience with horses is required
- Strong skills in restraint, handling, and safety
- Knowledge of common equine diseases, medications, and treatments
- Comfortable with IV catheter placement, injections, and anesthesia support
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians on farm calls and in-clinic procedures
- Support lameness exams, reproductive work, dentistry, surgery, and emergency care
- Administer medications, vaccines, IV fluids, and anesthesia monitoring
- Collect and run lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)
- Provide nursing care and patient monitoring
- Assist with radiographs, pre-purchase exams, and diagnostics
- Handle and restrain horses safely and confidently
- Communicate effectively with clients and educate on care
- Maintain inventory, equipment, and treatment areas
- Participate in daily barn care and hospitalized patient management
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance 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
- Flexible approach to compensation
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
