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Cedar Park, Texas, United States of America
CATEGORY
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
JOB ID
R-240378
JOB TYPE
Full time
VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the team.
Location: 3651 East Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Cedar Park / North Austin, TX)
Full-time, schedule varies
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
For over 20 years, our six-doctor practice has proudly served the North Austin community. At VCA Premier, we focus on quality medicine, personalized client care, and building a healthy, supportive work culture. Whether you're an experienced tech or just starting your career, you'll find room to grow, learn, and thrive here.
Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!
WHY JOIN THE VCA PREMIER ANIMAL HOSPITAL & PET RESORT?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
WHY WE WANT YOU!
As a member of the VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Apply today!
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
LOCATION
Cedar Park, Texas, United States of America
CATEGORY
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
JOB ID
R-240378
JOB TYPE
Full time
VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the team.
Location: 3651 East Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Cedar Park / North Austin, TX)
Full-time, schedule varies
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
For over 20 years, our six-doctor practice has proudly served the North Austin community. At VCA Premier, we focus on quality medicine, personalized client care, and building a healthy, supportive work culture. Whether you're an experienced tech or just starting your career, you'll find room to grow, learn, and thrive here.
Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!
WHY JOIN THE VCA PREMIER ANIMAL HOSPITAL & PET RESORT?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
WHY WE WANT YOU!
As a member of the VCA Premier Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Apply today!
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Verify your VTNE credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires LVT roles to demonstrate a theoretical and practical body of knowledge. Gather your VTNE passing scores, state licensure certificate, and any NAVTA credentials before applying. These documents prove specialty occupation more concretely than a job title alone.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify first
E-Verify enrollment is required for cap-exempt institutions and STEM-heavy research facilities. Veterinary schools, university animal hospitals, and federal research labs often qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, letting you skip the lottery entirely.
Search LCA filings for veterinary technician roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL LCA filing history for veterinary technician positions. This shows you which practices and institutions have actually sponsored the role before, not just employers who claim they're open to it.
Benchmark your offer against the OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary meets DOL requirements and won't trigger a deficiency during adjudication.
Get your state license transferred before your start date
H-1B approval for LVT roles is contingent on holding a valid state license at the time of employment. If you're relocating, apply for licensure by endorsement in the new state immediately after your offer letter is signed, not after the I-129 is filed.
Ask the employer about specialty clinic versus general practice timelines
Emergency animal hospitals and specialty referral centers often have faster H-1B filing cycles than general practices because they use immigration counsel on retainer. Clarify the employer's timeline for LCA certification and I-129 filing during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
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Find Licensed Veterinary Technician JobsLicensed Veterinary Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Veterinary Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats LVT positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least an associate's degree in veterinary technology and a state license. The O*NET occupation profile for veterinary technologists and technicians supports the degree requirement. Employers document this in the LCA and I-129 petition, typically referencing NAVTA standards and state licensing statutes to satisfy USCIS adjudicators.
Can a veterinary practice sponsor an H-1B if it has never done so before?
Yes, any U.S. employer with an EIN and a qualifying LVT job opening can sponsor an H-1B. First-time sponsors file an LCA with the DOL, then submit Form I-129 to USCIS after certification. Smaller private practices sometimes hire an immigration attorney only at this stage. The process is the same regardless of prior sponsorship history, though first-time filers should budget extra lead time for the LCA posting requirements.
How do I find veterinary employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can see which animal hospitals, veterinary schools, and research institutions have actually sponsored LVT roles. Prior filings don't guarantee future sponsorship, but they're a reliable signal that an employer understands the process and is willing to take it on again.
Does my H-1B status allow me to work at multiple veterinary clinics?
Only if each employer files a separate H-1B petition. The H-1B is employer-specific, so working concurrently at a second clinic requires that clinic to file its own I-129 petition and receive approval before you start. USCIS permits concurrent H-1B employment, but each sponsoring employer must independently satisfy prevailing wage and specialty occupation requirements for the hours you'll work there.
What happens to my H-1B if the veterinary practice that sponsored me closes or terminates my employment?
You enter a 60-day grace period during which you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under portability rules, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file an I-129 transfer petition before the grace period expires. USCIS allows you to begin work for the new veterinary employer once the transfer petition is filed and pending, without waiting for approval.
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