Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Lee's Summit, MO

16d

About The Position

Green Summit Animal Clinic is seeking a dependable, positive Veterinary Technician to support its veterinary team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care. The role involves working in a team-focused environment, communicating with clients, contributing to efficient hospital operations, and continuing to develop technical skills through virtual training, hands-on experience, and continuing education. The technician provides care throughout patients’ visits, from triage and diagnostics to hospitalization, anesthesia, and surgery. The position involves working around animals and may include exposure to unpleasant odors, loud noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and daily veterinary hospital operations.
Confidence in sample collection, laboratory processing, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesia monitoring.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Weekend availability.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the veterinary team.
Willingness to receive constructive feedback and continually develop technical skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of veterinary experience is preferred.
CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.
Dental radiography experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely restrain and handle animals using low-stress techniques.
Triage incoming patients and recognize changes in patient condition.
Collect and process blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples.
Perform in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic procedures.
Position patients and capture diagnostic radiographs.
Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of medical stability.
Administer medications and monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
Prepare patients for surgery and assist the veterinary team with surgical procedures.
Review medical records, accurately document patient histories, and communicate treatment plans to clients.
Support efficient hospital flow while maintaining high standards of patient safety and veterinary care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Competitive compensation.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.