Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

What You'll Do

• Hands-On Patient Care: Safely restrain and handle patients, collect blood samples, place IV catheters, and assist with examinations and treatments. 
• Anesthesia and Surgery: Monitor patients under anesthesia, support safe procedures, and provide attentive recovery care. Anesthesia experience is required; surgery experience is a plus. 
• Diagnostics and Laboratory Work: Run in-house lab work, process samples, and use IDEXX diagnostic equipment to help our doctors make timely treatment decisions. 
• Veterinary Team Support: Assist doctors and fellow team members with appointments, procedures, dental care, and daily patient needs. 
• Client Experience: Deliver friendly, compassionate customer service, communicate clearly with pet parents, and help families feel confident in their pets’ care. 
• Patient Advocacy: Notice changes, communicate concerns, and help ensure every patient receives attentive, individualized care. 

What We're Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary Experience: Previous veterinary hospital experience with hands-on anesthesia monitoring experience required. Surgery experience is a plus.
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in safe animal restraint and handling, blood collection, IV catheter placement, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Technology: Experience with IDEXX diagnostic equipment preferred; Cornerstone practice management software experience is a plus.
• Client Service: Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to help pet parents feel informed, welcomed, and supported.
• Teamwork and Reliability: A dependable, organized, detail-oriented approach and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Patient Advocacy: A genuine passion for animal welfare, patient safety, and supporting the people who love their pets.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, and reach as needed, safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes, and lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment when necessary.
• Hospital Environment: Comfort working around animal noise, odors, fur, cleaning and disinfecting products, bodily fluids, and patients who may bite or scratch. Must be able to follow infection-control procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Career Growth: Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and veterinary technology students interested in developing their clinical skills and pursuing professional growth are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

What We Offer

• HeadStart Program: Explore credentialing and professional development support designed to help eligible team members pursue veterinary technician credentials and advance their careers. 
• Continuing Education: Opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, strengthen your technical skills, and learn alongside experienced veterinary professionals. 
• Competitive Compensation: Pay based on experience, qualifications, and the skills you bring to the team. 
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus employee assistance and mental health support resources. 
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future. 
• Paid Time Off: Time away to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself. 
• Pet Perks: Discounts on veterinary care and services for your own pets. 
• Room to Grow: Build experience across diagnostics, dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, rehabilitation, and comprehensive patient care while exploring future career opportunities.