Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Best Care Pet Hospital is hiring a full- or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, along with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. The schedule is 30 to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The hourly salary is $18.00–$21.00, depending on skills and experience. Best Care Pet Hospital is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and provides wellness medicine, advanced care, and general surgery. The hospital uses modern technology and amenities, is AAHA-accredited, and is dedicated to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures is described as ideal.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely and compassionately handle and restrain animals.
Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and status updates.
Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.