Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience
• Veterinary Technician licensure is welcomed
• Strong patient care, handling, and restraint skills
• A commitment to Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques
• Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and patient recovery
• Comfort with radiography, laboratory testing, and diagnostic procedures
• Strong client communication and education skills
• Accurate and thorough medical documentation skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• The ability to stay calm and adapt in a busy veterinary environment
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, teammates, and yourself
• A positive, dependable, and professional approach
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
• A collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork
• A desire to share your knowledge and support the growth of your teammates
• Enthusiasm for continued learning and professional development
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Obtain thorough patient histories, vital signs, and patient assessments
• Safely handle and restrain patients using compassionate, Fear Free® and low-stress techniques
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Perform and assist with in-house laboratory testing
• Obtain quality radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgical procedures
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and postoperative patient care
• Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and treatment documentation
• Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to help maintain an efficient daily workflow
• Keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patients
• Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experience with teammates
• Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers

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
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• 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)
• 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
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program