VCA Animal Hospitals·Irving, Texas
Assist veterinarians with general practice appointments, wellness visits, and sick patient care. Provide support during surgical procedures and handle emergency cases as needed.
VCA Metroplex Animal Hospital is a 24/7 emergency/specialty/general practice in Irving, Texas.
VCA Metroplex Animal Hospital is searching for LVT (or LVT eligible) and VTS certified technicians to join our ever-growing team.
We are an AAHA accredited, 24/7 hybrid hospital that takes pride in servicing our community.
As a hospital we are very interested in taking necessary steps to continue our growth.
We have a very busy and well-established General Practice looking for knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate technicians to help us provide our clients with a high touch and great experience.
Our team is the backbone of our hospital and without everyone’s skills, knowledge and fun-loving personalities we can’t succeed.
Our technicians are responsible for assisting our DVMs with general practice appointments and surgery.
You’ll be involved in a variety of cases ranging from wellness to sick appointments.
You will also assist in surgery and emergencies from time to time.
We’re a teaching hospital and we want to train the best and the brightest for our future.
VCA offers a VTS program and Penn Foster scholarships to those interested.
As we continue to grow we are committed more than ever to developing our team with dedicated, professional, and positive people.
We believe in a positive and healthy culture and that’s what we strive for each day.
We empower our team members to be independent and, most importantly, we trust them.
Our hospital is located in Irving, TX, just a short distance from both Dallas and Fort Worth (have the best of both worlds)!.
You can be in downtown Dallas within 15 minutes to enjoy all the sports and outdoor activities your heart could desire.
Outdoors isn’t your thing?
Not to worry, Dallas/Fort Worth is rich in culture and art and the food scene is amazing.
We offer competitive benefits and salary based on industry standards and we evaluate each applicant on an individual basis.
General Practice, not your jam?
We have other openings available and are taking applications, please apply!
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 employees 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). If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates should be LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) or LVT eligible, or VTS certified. Applicants must be knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate about providing high-quality client experiences.
Market context
Veterinary assistant openings in Texas are often competitive because clinics need candidates who can support records, prescriptions, and basic lab work while keeping patient flow moving. This role stands out for applicants with at least 2 years of veterinary assistant experience, and the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and a 401(k). Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then be ready to highlight your records and lab experience.