Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Tara Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary based on experience. The schedule is 4 days per week with rotating Saturdays. We are a six-doctor, small animal practice in Colleyville, Texas, known for high-quality medicine, exceptional client service, and AAHA accreditation. We are looking for a Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care, client service, teamwork, and continuing to grow within veterinary medicine. Our philosophy is simple: we’re better together. We share wins, face challenges together, and everyone plays an important role in providing the exceptional care our patients and clients deserve.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician
- Confidence in patient handling and basic veterinary technical skills—or a willingness to learn
- Professional and compassionate communication with clients and teammates
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- A positive attitude and dependable approach to your work
- A genuine passion for veterinary medicine
- A willingness to continue learning and developing your skills
- A team-first mindset and appreciation for shared success
- The right cattitude—because anything is pawsible
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care throughout each patient’s visit
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
- Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical record
- Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to support efficient, consistent patient care
- Participate in ongoing training and professional growth
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 pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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)
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
