Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • McKinney, TX

15d

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 technician with strong surgical and anesthesia experience who can work in both surgery and treatment-room environments. The technician provides high-quality patient care, assists veterinarians with examinations, procedures, and appointments, communicates effectively with clients and coworkers, and contributes to a supportive, team-oriented workplace. Leadership interest or potential is a plus.

This is a full-time position with a consistent schedule of four days per week and no weekends, nights, or holidays. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. The hospital emphasizes work-life balance, professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to use and build technical skills.

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 in 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.
• Interest in developing leadership skills.

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, recovery, and accurate anesthetic documentation.
• Monitor patient vital signs and promptly communicate changes to the veterinarian.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection.
• 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 examination areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Anticipate the needs of the veterinary team to support efficiency and patient care.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program (full-time only).
• Referral bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (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 birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service; not applicable in states with paid family leave programs.
• 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.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

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