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Pickens Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician

  • Farmersville, TX
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Aug 20, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Who we are

Farmersville Veterinary Clinic is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule:
Four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You

Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition

Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate

  • Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
  • Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role Where Your Skills—and Your Life Outside of Work—Are Valued?
  • Farmersville Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team!
  • We're a well-established, four-doctor mixed animal practice that genuinely values the different personalities, experiences, and unique skills each team member brings to our hospital. We believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team, which means supporting one another, encouraging professional growth, and making room for life outside of work.
  • With flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks, regular lunch breaks, and rotating Saturdays, we work hard to create the kind of balance that allows our team members to build rewarding veterinary careers without giving up the things that matter outside the hospital.
  • If you're looking for a practice where you can use your skills, continue learning, and be part of a team that believes we're better together, we'd love to meet you.

Why our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

Four-day workweeks that support a healthy work-life balance

Flexible scheduling and respect for your time

Regular lunch breaks

Rotating Saturday shifts

  • A well-established, four-doctor mixed animal practice
  • A diverse caseload that gives you opportunities to use and expand your veterinary skills
  • A supportive team where asking for help—and offering it—is encouraged
  • Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • A culture that encourages teammates to share their knowledge and experience
  • Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques that prioritize patient comfort and safety
  • A positive, collaborative environment built around teamwork and mutual respect
  • A workplace that recognizes and appreciates the unique strengths you bring to the team
  • Meaningful work caring for animals and supporting the people who love them

What our Veterinary Technicians Do

As a Veterinary Technician at Farmersville Veterinary Clinic, you'll be an essential member of our medical team, working closely with our veterinarians and support staff to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

You'll have opportunities to use your existing skills while continuing to learn and grow. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
  • Obtain thorough patient histories, vital signs, and patient assessments
  • Safely handle and restrain patients using compassionate, Fear Free® and low-stress techniques
  • Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
  • Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
  • Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
  • Perform and assist with in-house laboratory testing
  • Obtain quality radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging
  • Prepare patients and equipment for surgical procedures
  • Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and postoperative patient care
  • Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
  • Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and treatment documentation
  • Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and discharge instructions
  • Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to help maintain an efficient daily workflow
  • Keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patients
  • Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols
  • Share your knowledge, skills, and experience with teammates
  • Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines strong veterinary skills with compassion, curiosity, and a team-first mindset.

Previous Veterinary Technician experience

  • Veterinary Technician licensure is welcomed
  • Strong patient care, handling, and restraint skills
  • A commitment to Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques
  • Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection
  • Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and patient recovery
  • Comfort with radiography, laboratory testing, and diagnostic procedures
  • Strong client communication and education skills
  • Accurate and thorough medical documentation skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • The ability to stay calm and adapt in a busy veterinary environment
  • Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, teammates, and yourself
  • A positive, dependable, and professional approach
  • A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
  • A collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork
  • A desire to share your knowledge and support the growth of your teammates
  • Enthusiasm for continued learning and professional development
  • A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Farmersville Veterinary Clinic, professional growth isn't something we simply talk about. We want you to keep learning, strengthening your skills, and building a veterinary career you're proud of.

You'll have mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career because we believe the more you know, the better off we all are. We also encourage our experienced team members to share their knowledge and help others grow along the way.

Just as importantly, we believe veterinary professionals deserve a life outside the hospital. Flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks, regular lunch breaks, and rotating Saturdays help create a healthier balance between your career and everything else that matters to you.

Add in the variety of a mixed animal practice, a four-doctor team, and coworkers who believe remarkable results come from teamwork and mutual respect, and you'll find a workplace where you can continue growing while doing work that matters.

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development oppo

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