Licensed Veterinary Technician/Experienced Assistant
About The Position
Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated veterinary professional to join their busy, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital. This role is open to Licensed Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least two years of hands-on clinical experience. The team provides high-quality care for a variety of patients including dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles, offering ample opportunities to utilize and develop skills. The hospital fosters a collaborative environment that values initiative and professional growth, where team members work hard, support each other, celebrate successes, and enjoy their work.
Requirements
- At least two years of hands-on veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- Confidence with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, laboratory testing, and radiology
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
- Safe, compassionate, and effective patient-handling skills
- Strong communication and client-education abilities
- Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed
- Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced hospital environment
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Positive attitude and willingness to help teammates
- Genuine interest in continued learning and professional growth
Nice To Haves
- Current veterinary technician license or progress toward licensure preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Place IV catheters and collect blood and laboratory samples
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic radiographs
- Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures
- Monitor anesthesia and accurately document patient vital signs
- Provide attentive nursing care throughout treatment and recovery
- Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records
- Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
- Work closely with doctors and support staff to deliver exceptional medical care
- Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Scheduled lunch breaks
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set, credentials, and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
