Description

Veterinary Technician - Part-Time

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Dallas, Texas

Description

A part-time veterinary technician is an essential member of the veterinary care team. Veterinary technicians provide both medical and compassionate support for pets, clients, and veterinarians.

Part-time veterinary technicians combine animal healthcare knowledge, technical skills, and patient care expertise to assist with exams, laboratory testing, anesthesia, radiology, surgery, and daily nursing care. They ensure pets receive high-quality treatment while offering compassionate service to clients.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

Client & Patient Care

• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and client education.
• Provide instructions for home care, medications, and post-surgery recovery.
• Support grieving pet owners with compassion and professionalism.

Medical & Clinical Tasks

• Restrain animals for exams and procedures.
• Collect samples, perform lab tests, and take radiographs.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, and fluids under veterinary supervision.
• Assist in surgery and monitor patients during recovery.

Emergency & Critical Care

• Provide CPR, oxygen therapy, and other emergency care when directed.
• Assist veterinarians during urgent situations.

Surgical & Laboratory Assistance

• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor anesthesia.
• Process lab samples and maintain diagnostic equipment.

Administrative & Inventory

• Accurately update medical records.
• Support front-office tasks as needed.
• Help manage supplies and inventory.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Experience in anesthesia, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and surgery assistance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently during part-time shifts.
• Compassion and dedication to high-quality animal care.
• Flexible scheduling availability. Shift will include Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays

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

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!

About Metro Paws Animal Hospital - White Rock

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 - White Rock 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 - White Rock 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.