Experienced Vet Tech - Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Vetcor; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement savings

Tuition support

Referral bonus

Sign-on bonus for LVT

Health benefits (full-time)

Pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery in Missouri is seeking an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. This full-time role offers a $20–$25/hour wage based on experience, a three-12 hour or four-10 hour weekly schedule, weekend/evening shifts, and a $2500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

You will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, diagnostic lab work, anesthesia monitoring, and assist in surgery while delivering compassionate care to small

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of small animal veterinary experience required or preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician licensure welcomed but not required.
• Critical care and ER experience preferred.
• Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills.
• Experience with diagnostic lab procedures and radiology.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience preferred.
• Strong animal handling and client service skills.
• Collaborative, team-first approach and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high‑quality patient care in collaboration with veterinarians and team.
• Obtain patient histories, TPRs, and relevant information during appointments.
• Safely restrain patients for exams, procedures, diagnostics, and radiographs.
• Perform venipuncture and obtain blood samples for testing.
• Place IV catheters and assist with diagnostic imaging and labs.
• Assist with surgical and hospitalized patient intake and discharge.
• Support anesthesia monitoring and recovery based on training and skill level.
• Maintain clean, organized patient records and effective client communication.

Skills

Small animal experience

Critical care experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Horton Animal Hospital Discovery in Missouri is seeking an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. This full-time role offers a $20–$25/hour wage based on experience, a three-12 hour or four-10 hour weekly schedule, weekend/evening shifts, and a $2500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

You will perform venipuncture, catheter placement, diagnostic lab work, anesthesia monitoring, and assist in surgery while delivering compassionate care to small