Veterinary Technician Jobs in Round Rock, 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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Veterinary Technician (Day Shift) - Northwest Austin Veterinary Center

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 11 hours ago

Qualifications (Required) 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) 5 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician Schedule Monday through Friday; 7AM-6PM Saturday...

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Veterinary Technician

  • Vista Vet Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 17 hours ago

Vista Vet Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!...

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Animal Health Technician Lead (Veterinary Technician Lead), Austin Animal Services (Veterinary Division)

  • City of Austin
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Notes to Candidate: The Animal Health Technician Lead (Veterinary Technician Lead) position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and build new technical skills and broaden your animal care knowledge...

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Veterinary Technician/Assistant

  • Animal Wellness Center
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Veterinary Technician/Assistant Department: Veterinary Technicians Employment Type: Full Time Location: Austin, Texas Description PAZ Veterinary East is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant/Technician...

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Veterinary Technician Needed! WILL TRAIN Call 512-462-0002

  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Veterinary Technician Needed! WILL TRAIN Call ... Looking for a Veterinary Technician for weekdays and weekend day. Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment....

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Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX
  • 4 days ago

About You You are a skilled, detail-oriented veterinary technician who thrives in a fast-paced specialty setting and is committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care....

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Animal Health Technician (Veterinary Technician), Austin Animal Services (Vet Services)

  • City of Austin
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Notes to Candidate: The Animal Health Technician (Veterinary Technician) will work closely with our veterinarians to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to shelter animals....

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Animal Care Specialist

  • Petco
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities Animal Care & Maintenance Verify all animal care and maintenance tasks are completed according to established schedules....

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Emergency Veterinary Technician

  • Emergency Animal Hospital of Crystal Falls LLC
  • Leander, TX (15 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Leander, TX (15 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Technician experience OR4 years GP Veterinary Technician experienceDependable attendance and reliable transportation requiredDesire to make a difference required recblid equekqsvpvd89q1e68u2xvuz66zm7s...

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Veterinary Technician - Surgery

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Description Veterinary Technician - Surgery Pet Specialists of Austin Austin, TX Full-Time: Schedule will be either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm with flexibility for late surgeries...

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Veterinary Technician - Equine

  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Elgin, TX (23 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Elgin, TX (23 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Description Overnight Veterinary Technician - Equine Elgin Veterinary Hospital Elgin, TX Full-time: 4 nights on, 4 nights off | 7p-7am About You You're an experienced equine technician who stays calm...

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Veterinary Technician

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 13 days ago

VCA Ben White Animal Hospital located in South Austin Texas is looking to hire a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 4-doctor General Practice!...

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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Austin, TX (Arboretum)

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX (22 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 14 days ago

You'll jump into triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents in their most stressful moments....

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Animal Health Specialist

  • Williamson County (TX)
  • Georgetown, TX (9 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX (9 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Care Specialist duties, as needed Performs clerical and customer service duties, as needed Oversees and trains volunteers and interns, as needed Attends all meetings and trainings, asrequired Performs...

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Animal Care Specialist

  • Williamson County (TX)
  • Georgetown, TX (9 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX (9 miles from Round Rock, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Level I of II in Animal Care Specialist....

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Veterinary Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
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Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Round Rock, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Round Rock, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.8%
Associate's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
19.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Round Rock, 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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