Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

MARS Veterinary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center in Omaha, NE seeks a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Internal Medicine service. You’ll work with a specialist and support team to deliver advanced diagnostics and patient care, with opportunities for growth in a specialty hospital.

You’ll monitor anesthesia, collect histories, perform exams, place advanced catheters, run labs, and assist with imaging and endoscopy, collaborating across all services for quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in good standing.
• Experience with internal medicine cases is preferred.
• Ability to work closely with veterinarians and staff.

Responsibilities

• As IM Vet Tech, assist neurologists with diagnostic and treatment processes.
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation for procedures.
• Gather patient histories and discuss diagnoses with clients.
• Perform physical exams and assist with advanced venipuncture.
• Run labs, assist imaging, and support endoscopy and tube placement.
• Collaborate with internists and staff across the hospital.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient history

Physical exams

IV catheters

Venipuncture

Lab diagnostics

Imaging assistance

Endoscopy support

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Internal Medicine at VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center | Omaha, NE

Schedule: Full-time, 4 x 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday.

Compensation: $24-$32/hr. The starting pay is based on licensure, skill set, and years of experience. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. Terms and conditions apply.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is expanding our Internal Medicine service and seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine advanced technical skills with meaningful patient care, Internal Medicine offers a uniquely rewarding experience. Our technicians build lasting relationships with patients and their families while helping deliver treatments that improve both quality and length of life.

You'll work alongside a dedicated specialist and experienced support team committed to providing exceptional medicine and compassionate care every step of the way.

Whether you have specialty experience or are eager to grow your skills in Specialty Medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a IM Veterinary Technician, you'll work closely with our neurologists to provide exceptional patient care throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.

If you're passionate about complex case work, advanced diagnostics, and being part of a collaborative specialty hospital, this is your opportunity to take your skills to the next level.

What You'll Do

• Monitor anesthesia and sedation for a wide range of procedures
• Collect thorough patient histories and communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatment plans
• Perform and assist with physical exams
• Place advanced IV catheters, jugular catheters, and nasal cannulas; perform advanced venipuncture
• Run laboratory diagnostics and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Assist with endoscopy, feeding tube placement, and other advanced procedures
• Collaborate closely with Internists, technicians, and every service across the hospital

Benefits of Joining VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center

• Access to the people and resources of a nationwide veterinary network
• Career development programs and leadership opportunities
• CE allowance, technician license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
• Free mental wellness resources, including Headspace and Lyra Health sessions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet care discounts (40-100%)
• Referral bonuses
• Free CE through WoofU
• Associate discounts on cell phone carriers, entertainment, travel, and more

Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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