Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Center of McKinney • Mckinney, TX

17d

About The Position

Animal Medical Center of McKinney is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join its collaborative veterinary team. The role is suited to a confident, skilled technician comfortable working in both surgery and treatment rooms, with strong surgical and anesthesia experience and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care. Leadership interest or potential is a plus.

The schedule is four days per week, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The team emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, continuing education, teamwork, and professional growth. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.

The position includes assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other procedures; providing nursing care; preparing patients and surgical spaces; supporting anesthesia and monitoring patients; performing technical and diagnostic procedures; educating clients; maintaining records and work areas; and helping the team deliver efficient, excellent care.

Requirements

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong surgical and anesthesia-monitoring experience.
• Confidence assisting with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic imaging.
• Safe and effective patient-handling and restraint skills.
• Comfort working in surgery and treatment-room environments.
• Excellent client communication and education skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high standards of patient care in a busy hospital.
• Confidence taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Positive attitude, dependability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership interest or potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients, surgical suites, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, and maintain accurate anesthetic documentation.
• Monitor patient vital signs and promptly communicate changes to the veterinarian.
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, provide fluid therapy, and collect diagnostic samples.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for reference laboratories.
• Assist DVMs with appointments and patient care in treatment rooms.
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients.
• Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Keep surgical, treatment, and exam areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Anticipate the veterinary team's needs to support efficient operations and excellent patient care.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition support program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service
• Paid sick time and paid time off
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program
• State veterinary technician 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed