Veterinary Technician Jobs in North Richland Hills, TX

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Animal Care Specialist

  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 21 hours ago

Position Overview As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet...

Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, AEHNT

  • Grapevine, TX (14 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grapevine, TX (14 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 1 day ago

anesthesia monitoring + Post-operative patient monitoring + Accurate documentation and client communication What We're Looking For: + Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary...

Veterinary Technician

  • White Settlement, TX (15 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • White Settlement, TX (15 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by...

Veterinary Technician - General Practice

  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Veterinary Technician - General Practice The PARC Vet Fort Worth, Texas More than a word, care is present in everything we do....

Lead Lab Technician (Overnight)

  • Irving, TX (18 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (18 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and thats why were inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of...

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by...

Veterinary Technician - Part-Time, Flower Mound - Dallas, TX

  • Flower Mound, TX (17 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (17 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Veterinary Technicians will be utilized to their fullest extent and are expected to continue to learn and grow with Petfolk....

Veterinary Criticalist

  • Mansfield, TX (17 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (17 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists of Mansfield is seeking a Veterinary Criticalist with emergency leadership experience to join our growing team! This is a unique opportunity to step into a...

Veterinary ICU/Patient Care Technician, DVSC - Grapevine

  • Grapevine, TX (14 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (14 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 15 days ago

RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician, Registered Vet Tech, Registered Vet Technician, Registered Veterinary Tech, CVT, Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Vet Tech, LVT, Licensed Veterinary...

Overnight Veterinary Technician

  • Irving, TX (18 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Irving, TX (18 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 18 days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory...

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Fort Worth, TX (Camp Bowie)

  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 24 days ago

This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in...

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Fort Worth, TX

  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 24 days ago

This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in...

Veterinary Technician - Neurology

  • Lewisville, TX (17 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 28 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (17 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 28 days ago

Position: Veterinary Technician with our Neurology department....

Veterinary Technician

  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (6 miles from North Richland Hills, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician!...

Veterinary Technician - Non-Credentialed

  • North Richland Hills, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Richland Hills, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Job description If you are a seasoned Veterinary Technician looking to grow in your career, we are the right hospital for you....

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in North Richland Hills, TX

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in North Richland Hills, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.3%
Associate's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in North Richland Hills, TX
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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