Willow Park, Texas, USA
12 days ago
Veterinary Assistant

VCA Aledo Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team.

At VCA Aledo Animal Hospital, we’re more than just a veterinary clinic — we’re a team of dedicated professionals who love what we do and who we do it with. As a well-established, four-doctor small animal practice, we take pride in offering high-quality medicine with a personal touch.

We care deeply about our patients, clients, and each other. Our clinic environment is friendly, respectful, and collaborative — we work hard to maintain a supportive and positive workplace. Everyone pulls their weight, no egos, and no drama. We share a passion for veterinary medicine and believe that continued learning and professional growth are essential to great care and personal satisfaction.

Whether we’re treating a sick pet, educating an owner, or supporting each other through a busy day, we do it as a team. If you’re looking for a clinic where your skills will be valued, your input respected, and your development supported, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our veterinarians and fellow technicians to provide exceptional medical care and outstanding service to our clients and their pets.

This position requires strong technical abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for teamwork. You’ll be involved in every aspect of patient care — from intake to discharge — and play an integral role in both clinical and client-facing duties.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Support:

Assist with physical exams, diagnostics, surgical procedures, and emergency care

Monitor anesthesia and post-op recovery; maintain detailed surgical records

Administer medications, vaccines, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed

Perform blood draws, catheter placements, radiographs, urinalysis, fecal exams, and other diagnostics

Maintain accurate and thorough medical records in our electronic system

Client Communication & Education:

Provide compassionate, clear, and professional communication to pet owners

Educate clients on post-treatment care, nutrition, medications, and follow-up protocols

Support client relationships that foster trust and long-term care

Facility & Team Support:

Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and surgical suites

Contribute to daily team huddles and workflow improvements

Help mentor junior staff and support a learning-focused environment

Participate in ongoing training, CE, and skill development

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a veterinary technician role required

Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, radiology, and inpatient care

Excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while staying calm and organized

Passion for patient care, continuous learning, and strong team collaboration

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team so they can take the best care of our clients and patients. We offer:

Competitive compensation based on experience

Flexible scheduling with rotating Saturdays and one day off during the week (no Sunday or overnight shifts)

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off (PTO), sick days and paid holidays

Continuing education support (allowance, days off for CE)

Generous Employee pet care discounts

Supportive leadership and career development opportunities

A respectful, encouraging, and fun workplace culture

Ready to Join a Team That Feels Like Family?

If you’re an experienced veterinary technician looking for a clinic where you can grow, contribute, and feel truly valued — we’d love to meet you.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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