Licensed Veterinary Technician/Experienced Assistant

Creve Coeur Animal Hospital; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Creve Coeur Animal Hospital in West County St. Louis is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited team. This full-time role offers flexibility, competitive pay based on experience, and opportunities to grow clinically.

You'll work with dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles, assist veterinarians, manage anesthesia support, and participate in diagnostics. We value initiative, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on veterinary technician or assistant experience.
• Current veterinary technician license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, lab testing, and radiology.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.
• Strong communication and client-education abilities; able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Place IV catheters and collect blood and laboratory samples.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic radiographs.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and document patient vital signs.

Skills

Two years experience

Licensed Veterinary Technician

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Lab testing

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Client education

Initiative

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Current veterinary technician license or licensure progress

Job description

Who we are:

Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position DetailsRole: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: Competitive and based on experience, skills, and credentialsSchedule: Flexible weekly schedule with rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Scheduled lunch breaks, six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant position where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and every day brings something new? Creve Coeur Animal Hospital may be the perfect fit.

Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, motivated veterinary professional to join our busy, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital in West County St. Louis. This opportunity is open to Licensed Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least two years of hands‑on clinical experience.

Our team provides high‑quality care for dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles. With such a wide variety of patients and cases, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to use your current skills, build new ones, and make a meaningful difference for pets and the families who love them.

We work hard, support one another, celebrate our successes, and genuinely enjoy what we do. If you’re looking for a team that values collaboration, initiative, and professional growth, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Love It Here

• Six‑doctor, AAHA‑accredited hospital committed to high‑quality medicine
• Opportunity to work with dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles
• Supportive team that values your knowledge, ideas, and contributions
• Hands‑on involvement in a wide variety of medical, surgical, and diagnostic cases
• Leadership that encourages learning and professional development
• Scheduled lunch breaks and a culture that supports work‑life balance
• Positive workplace where teammates help one another and celebrate shared successes
• Opportunity to grow toward licensure or continue advancing as a credentialed technician

What Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Place IV catheters and collect blood and laboratory samples
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform in‑house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic radiographs
• Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and accurately document patient vital signs
• Provide attentive nursing care throughout treatment and recovery
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records
• Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow‑up instructions
• Work closely with doctors and support staff to deliver exceptional medical care
• Help maintain clean, organized, and well‑stocked treatment and surgical areas

What Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Bring

• At least two years of hands‑on veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Current veterinary technician license or progress toward licensure preferred
• Confidence with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, laboratory testing, and radiology
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Safe, compassionate, and effective patient‑handling skills
• Strong communication and client‑education abilities
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast‑paced hospital environment
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Positive attitude and willingness to help teammates
• Genuine interest in continued learning and professional growth

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A team that respects your experience and trusts you to use your skills
• Variety that keeps each day interesting and gives you room to grow
• Opportunities to strengthen your knowledge of exotic and small‑animal medicine
• Scheduled lunch breaks that give you time to reset during the day
• Coworkers who step in, support one another, and celebrate wins together
• Leadership that recognizes great patient care starts with a supported team
• The satisfaction of providing thoughtful, high‑quality medicine in an AAHA‑accredited hospital

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set, credentials, and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short‑and-long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Creve Coeur Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.