Veterinary Technician - Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner located in Round Rock, TX, is looking for a Veterinary Technician – Dentistry and Oral Surgery to join our team. The estimated start date is at the end of April 2025. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience a genuine local feel with Thrive’s national resources.

Full‑time:
Tuesday‑Friday, 4‑day, 10‑hour shift.

Dentistry & oral surgery veterinary technicians perform a variety of animal health duties and ensure quality pet and client care. The dentistry technician should be proficient in client communication and patient care duties, including but not limited to animal handling, venipuncture, medical math, pre‑ and post‑operative care, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiographs, and professional dental cleaning (ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and use of hand instruments for subgingival scaling and perioceutic application).

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of dental, surgical, imaging and laboratory techniques, and remain calm during stressful situations. An interest in gaining further knowledge and training to assist with specialized dental therapies such as endodontics, orthodontics, and advanced oral surgical procedures is a must!

• Emotionally intelligent communicator
• Fear Free and service‑minded
• Collaborative and self‑motivated

• 3+ years recent veterinary technician/veterinary assistant experience
• 2+ years anesthesia experience
• LVT or VTS preferred
• High school diploma or GED

Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center is a 24‑hour emergency and specialty referral hospital that invests heavily in our teams’ growth and development. We are AAHA and Fear Free Certified. We provide compassionate and quality emergency, and specialty care including surgery, internal medicine, oncology and dentistry & oral surgery. We offer an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• “Purr‑ental” leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. In our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease. Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession

Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #We Thrive Together . We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.