Experienced Vet Tech — Flexible Schedule & Sign-On Bonus

Horton Discovery; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Health insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Mentorship

Job summary

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is seeking an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician for a full-time position in Columbia Township, MO. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The role includes flexible shifts (three 12-hour or four 10-hour weekly) with weekend/evening availability.

A 1–2 year small animal background and possible licensure are desirable. You will collaborate with veterinarians to deliver high-quality patient care, diagnostics, and client communication, while supporting

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of small animal veterinary experience.
• Licensure as a veterinary technician welcome but not required.
• Critical care and ER experience preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic laboratory procedures and radiology.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience per training.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Team-first, collaborative approach; reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to work 8–12 hour shifts, with weekends/evenings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; patient and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care with veterinarians.
• Take patient histories, monitor vital signs, and perform exams.
• Restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and radiographs.
• Perform venipuncture and collect samples for testing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, lab work, and surgeries.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and client communication.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical care

Emergency care

Animal handling

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

Imaging

Lab procedures

Patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Radiology

Diagnostic imaging

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia equipment

Venipuncture

Job description

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is seeking an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician for a full-time position in Columbia Township, MO. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The role includes flexible shifts (three 12-hour or four 10-hour weekly) with weekend/evening availability.

A 1–2 year small animal background and possible licensure are desirable. You will collaborate with veterinarians to deliver high-quality patient care, diagnostics, and client communication, while supporting