Ohio Drive Animal Hospital, located in Plano, TX, is searching for a Veterinary Technician to join our small animal practice. Prior veterinary, humane society, or other animal-related experience is strongly preferred, however, we’re also open to training.

We are looking to hire a full-time role, comprised of 4-10s, Monday-Saturday. Candidates must be available to provide rotating Saturday coverage (half day).

Background and experience:

• Comfortable around dogs and cats
• Upbeat and hardworking personality
• Dependable, detailed oriented, ability to multitask
• Shows joy and ease when communicating with people
• Works well independently and as a team
• Familiar with (or eager to learn about) the veterinary field (terminology, procedures, medical conditions, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Client communication and education
• Obtaining and recording patient history
• Patient physical assessment
• Gentle restraint and handling
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• In house laboratory procedures
• Microscopic evaluation
• Drug calculations
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Inducing and monitoring anesthesia
• Dental prophylaxis and radiographs
• Patient recovery and nursing care

Full-time benefits:

• Compensation: $16 - $19.75/hour (based on experience and credentials)
• Credentialed Bonus package: $2,000
• Credentialed CE allowance: $500 the first year and $1,000 annually thereafter
• Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Uniform allowance
• 401k options
• Personal pet discounts
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth potential
• And more!

Get to know us:

Ohio Drive Animal Hospital is a single-doctor, small animal practice providing exceptional GP services to Plano pets. We pride ourselves on providing high quality services (with as much TLC as possible) and have made strong connections with our clients throughout the years. We are well equipped, and our surgery caseload is primarily comprised of spays, neuters, mass removals, dental, and foreign bodies. Additionally, we provide pet grooming and have established relationships with specialists in the area for orthopedics and more advanced surgeries. Our culture is upbeat, yet relaxed, and we have a solid team that works well together and has created an environment where there is no front vs. back—at Ohio Drive, everyone is happy to have each other’s backs.

If you’re looking to join the Ohio Drive team, APPLY TODAY. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person