Veterinary Technician Jobs in Cedar Park, 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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Cedar Park Animal Clinic

Veterinary Technician

preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management....

Senior Animal Care Specialist

  • Georgetown, TX (17 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Georgetown, TX (17 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 13 hours ago

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Assists with delegation and monitoring of animal care tasks Leads, trains, and provides feedback on daily tasks of Animal Care Specialists, Volunteers and Community Service...

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Austin, TX (South Lamar)

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 1 day ago

This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in...

Veterinary Technician Assistant

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Veterinary Technician Assistant Department: Veterinary Assistants Employment Type: Full Time Location: Austin, Texas Compensation: $17.00 / hour Description Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary...

Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician, AVES

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 1 day ago

monitoring drug dose calculation strong interest in internal medicine About you: Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 2 years of experience, dedicated...

Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (10 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (10 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician Full-time: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm Round Rock, TX Heart of Texas is looking for a Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician to join our team as part of the...

Veterinary Technician. Job in Georgetown Gr8Jobs

  • Sun City, TX (10 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sun City, TX (10 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 2 days ago

The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners....

Veterinary Criticalist - Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center

  • Round Rock, TX (10 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (10 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking to add a Veterinary Criticalist to the Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center's team! Join our community of veterinary care providers for the support, tools,...

Veterinary Technician Student Externship - South Lamar, TX

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIP VEG's Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program gives vet tech students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary...

Veterinary Technician

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 5 days ago

The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners....

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Per Diem) - Cedar Park, TX

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 6 days ago

This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in...

Animal Health Technician Lead

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Knowledge of animal care and husbandry of common breeds of dogs, cats, livestock, and other animals kept as domestic pets....

Veterinary Technician - ICU

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 8 days ago

About You Role Responsibilities: Emergency Veterinary Technicians perform a variety of animal-health and client-education duties and ensure quality pet and client care....

Veterinary Oncology Technician, AVES

  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX (19 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 9 days ago

monitoring drug dose calculation strong interest in oncology About you: Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 2 years of experience, dedicated to...

Veterinary Assistant / Vet Technician - Part Time

  • Georgetown, TX (17 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX (17 miles from Cedar Park, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Our Georgetown practice in Texas is looking for a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to play an important role in our clinic....

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Cedar Park, TX

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Cedar Park, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

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