Veterinary Surgery Technician Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant  - Surgery Department - Round Rock, TX

Join the Surgery Department at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals in Round Rock, TX, where veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians play a key role in delivering exceptional surgical care in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

Why you’ll love this role:

- Hands-on experience in a veterinary surgery department with a skilled specialty team

- A meaningful role helping pets receive outstanding care

- Career growth, training, and educational support

What you’ll do:

➢ Assist doctors and the veterinary technician team with patient restraint, exams, treatments, and surgical prep

➢ Prepare, clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and suites

➢ Support radiographs, lab work, patient care, and daily hospital organization as part of a busy veterinary assistant team

What you’ll bring:

➢ High school diploma or equivalent

➢ Veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or related veterinary support experience required

➢ Strong customer service, teamwork, and multitasking skills

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

On-call responsibilities are required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time. Required to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds. 

WORK REQUIREMENTS:  

➢ Radiation exposure (x-ray, CT Scan). 

➢ Possible exposure to gas sterilization using ethylene oxide. 

➢ Hazards associated with infected animals, controlled substances, and possible exposure to contagious diseases. 

➢ Exposures to unpleasant odors and noises. 

➢ Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal wastes. 

If you’re looking for a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician opportunity in Round Rock, TX, this Surgery Department role offers the chance to make a direct impact on patient care while growing your skills in specialty veterinary medicine.

BENEFITS:  

• Complimentary Short Term Disability  
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family  
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment 
• Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents 
• Flexible Spending Account,  Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account  options  
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members 
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options 
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee) 
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support  
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care 
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation 
• Digital Musculoskeletal Support
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 Depending on Experience

Full-Time, posted until filled

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.