Veterinary Technician

Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery•Columbia, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery is seeking an experienced Overnight Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, or RVT who brings strong critical-thinking skills, creative ideas, and a genuine desire to provide exceptional patient care. The hospital follows a "better together" philosophy, believing every team member contributes something valuable and appreciating the different experiences, perspectives, and talents each person brings to the practice. The leadership team is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. The overnight schedule is designed with work-life balance in mind, giving employees more days away from work to recharge, pursue interests, and spend time with loved ones.

Requirements

At least one to two years of experience in a small-animal veterinary practice
Previous emergency, urgent-care, or critical-care experience
Availability to work overnight and weekend shifts as scheduled
Strong communication, client service, and interpersonal skills
Experience with patient restraint, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, and hospital workflow
Familiarity with standard veterinary hospital procedures and protocols
The ability to remain professional, compassionate, and calm in fast-paced situations
Dependability and consistent attendance
The ability to remain on your feet for most of a 12-hour shift
The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
A commitment to treating every animal humanely and compassionately, regardless of the circumstances
A team-oriented approach that supports the hospital's ethical principles and standards of care

Nice To Haves

RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician)

Responsibilities

Welcome clients, obtain verbal histories, and collect patient temperatures, pulses, and respiratory rates
Support hospitalized patients with compassionate nursing care, monitoring, hygiene, and comfort
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and urgent-care cases
Safely restrain and position patients for medical procedures and diagnostic imaging
Perform venipuncture, collect diagnostic samples, and place intravenous catheters
Complete in-house laboratory procedures and assist with diagnostic imaging
Fill prescriptions and support medication preparation as directed
Assist with patient intake, hospitalization, and discharge
Maintain accurate medical documentation, treatment records, and billing information
Clean, maintain, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
Support anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures based on training and experience
Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment

Benefits

Competitive compensation
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 Rewards Bonus Program
Continuing education allowance
Professional development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Credential-related reimbursement for eligible veterinary technicians
A three-night workweek
Flexible scheduling
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Plenty of snacks to keep your overnight shift going
Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
State license reimbursement for eligible credentialed veterinary technicians
VTNE exam fee reimbursement for eligible veterinary technicians
TechLife Professional Development Program for veterinary technicians
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 life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off