Licensed Veterinary Technician

West Gate Pet and Bird Hospital is located in Austin, TX and has been serving the community since 1986. We area full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to traditional and exotic pets.

We proudly welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.

Here at West Gate and Bird Hospital, our entire team is committed to providing personal attention to the concerns of the pet owner while utilizing the latest advantages that technology has to offer for patient care to provide the best value.

We do believe that effective care is most important, so we will recommend the best diagnostic and treatment plan for your pet to achieve optimum results.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences.

When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills :

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to : hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
• Nursing skills including : restraining patients, administering medications PO / IV / SUBQ / IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis

Position Requirements :

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

Ready to help us WAG?

We live out our WAG Values on a daily basis, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates who Work Together, Amaze, and Grow on what our WAG Values mean to them.

Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.

Pay range of $20.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience.

Sign-On Bonus $1,000.00 with at least 2 years experience - to include Surgery / Dental procedures, Labwork, Radiographs, Emergency and Outptient.

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Counseling
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.

• Caring for Elderly Family
• Returning to Work After a Baby
• Divorce
• Moving to a New Community
• Grieving for a Lost Loved One
• Military Family Matters
• Job Relocation
• Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.

• Sign-on Bonuses
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Budgeting and Financial Guidance
• Teammate Referral Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Retirement Planning
• Will and Testament Planning
• Tax Issues
• Identify Theft Recovery
• Legal Counseling
• Teammate Assistance Program

About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals.

We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide.

The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s Best Places to Work (2021).

You + SVP Amazing Together

Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.