About the Role
Zippivet South Lamar is seeking a creative, driven, and genuine Cross-Trained Veterinary Technician/Client Service Representative who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is passionate about providing excellent patient and client care.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians during examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
- Provide compassionate nursing care and hands-on support for patients.
- Use Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety.
- Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to support an efficient workflow.
- Welcome clients and patients with warmth, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm.
- Answer phones, respond to client questions, and schedule appointments.
- Maintain accurate client communications, patient records, and appointment information.
- Assist with check-in, check-out, payment processing, and front-desk responsibilities.
- Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.
- Participate in weekly and monthly meetings to strengthen communication and collaboration.
- Move confidently between clinical and client-service responsibilities as hospital needs change.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, or client service experience.
- A passion for pets, veterinary medicine, and exceptional client care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The flexibility to transition between patient-care and reception responsibilities.
- A calm, professional approach in a fast-paced environment.
- A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to efficient teamwork.
- Compassion and patience when supporting clients through joyful, stressful, or emotional moments.
- A desire to continue learning and strengthening both technical and client-service skills.
- A creative spirit and confidence bringing your authentic personality to work.
Skills
- Veterinary Technician
- Client Service
- Fear Free techniques
- Low-stress handling techniques
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
Location
- South Lamar
Work Type
- Full-time
- Four-day work week
Experience Level
- Previous veterinary technician and client service experience preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiable and based on experience and credentials
Benefits
- Flexible approach to compensation
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- TechLife Professional Development Program
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Team celebrations
- Snacks selected with your preferences in mind
About the Company
- Zippivet South Lamar leans into Austin’s creative spirit and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- A clinic culture that celebrates personality, interests, and unique strengths.
- A collaborative team built around a genuine “better together” philosophy.
- Mentoring and support for career growth.
- Authenticity is more than a talking point; individuality strengthens the team.
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values.
- Passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
- Empowered to reach highest potential.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Zippivet South Lamar and Vetcor.
- We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.
- Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our team.
- We’re committed to a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
