Experienced Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Affton is seeking a part-time veterinary technician to join their new, state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate should have experience, ideally in emergency or urgent care, and a commitment to animal welfare.

Key responsibilities include animal restraint, patient triage, medication administration, and client communication. The pay range for this position is $20 - $28/hr based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience preferred.
• Experience in ER/Urgent Care is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Administer medications and manage hospitalized cases.

Skills

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Client communication skills

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection proficiency

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring experience

Reliability and punctuality

Commitment to animal welfare

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician certification preferred

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful veterinary career where you can make a real difference- not just for pets and their families, but also in a workplace that truly supports you?

PriorityPet Urgent Care is excited to be welcoming the community to our brand new, state-of-the-art hospital in Affton! We will open Thursday through Tuesday, from 4:00 pm to 12:00 midnight to provide accessible urgent care for pets when they need it most.

Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality, easy-to-access veterinary care with a promise that exceptional pet care is our highest priority. But we also believe that the best care starts with a healthy, positive work environment! That’s why we’re building a team that values:

• Collaboration over competition
• Support over stress
• Well-being alongside excellence

We’re looking for individuals who are not only passionate about veterinary medicine but are also committed to nurturing a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Check out more about PriorityPet Urgent Care and our mission by clicking here.

This is a part-time position. We are currently looking to fill 2 - 3 shifts per week.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced veterinary technician, 2+ year professional experience preferred but not required
  • A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license in MO would be heavily preferred, but is not required
• Previous ER / Urgent Care experience is required for this position.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some weekend shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Pay Range:

$20 - $28/hr depending on experience level

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/