Description

Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas, Texas

Description

Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman | Dallas, TX

Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in Dallas, Texas!

We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and compassionate veterinary technician who thrives in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment. Candidates should have experience with room technician duties, blood draws/venipuncture, patient care, and client communication. Surgical experience is preferred but not required.

This is a great opportunity for a veterinary technician looking to grow their career while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Room appointments and obtain accurate patient histories
• Perform blood draws and collect laboratory samples
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring when needed
• Educate pet owners on treatments and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Support daily hospital operations and patient flow

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Previous veterinary technician experience required
  
  Experience with:
  • Room technician duties
  • Venipuncture/blood draws
  • Animal restraint and handling
• Surgical experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy animal hospital setting
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Why Join Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman?

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity for professional growth and skill development
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time benefits available
• Work in a positive environment focused on exceptional veterinary care

Apply today to join our experienced veterinary team in Dallas, TX!

About Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman

Metro Paws Animal Hospital is a collaboration between three veterinary hospitals in the Dallas Metro area. Our locations are full-service, offering many additional services for dogs and cats in addition to wellness care and immunizations, boarding, dermatology, radiology, surgery, dentistry, and heartworm treatment.

In 2006, Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman was founded by Drs. Jennifer Lavender and Kathryn Sarpong to offer Dallas residents personalized veterinary care for their dogs and cats. To better serve our clientele, a second location Metro Paws Animal - Oak Cliff was built in July 2012. Finally, Metro Paws Animal Hospital - White Rock, which opened in January 2016.

Our three locations offer general practice and holistic care approaches. We provide our teams with the tools and training necessary to feel confident in the job they do. We value continuing your education and personal development. We provide our team with every opportunity to continue to learn and grow. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.