Part-Time Veterinary Technician: Urgent Care & Surgery

NVA General Practice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Part time

Job summary

Grant Pet Hospital & Urgent Care in Springfield, MO is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced practice. The role offers exposure to general practice and urgent care, with hands-on experience across a wide range of medical cases.

You will work with a team of veterinarians and technicians to provide excellent patient care, support diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and client communication, while maintaining accurate medical records

Qualifications

• Provides compassionate patient care in routine, urgent, hospitalized and end-of-life cases.
• Able to assist with routine and urgent care appointments and examinations.
• Strong communication with clients and teammates is essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for patients across routine, urgent, hospitalized, critical, and end-of-life cases.
• Safely handle pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Assist veterinarians with routine and urgent care appointments.
• Collect, prepare, and process lab samples for in-house and reference labs.
• Place IV catheters and administer medications as directed.
• Assist with radiographs and ultrasound.
• Support anesthesia, surgery, dental procedures, and dental radiography.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients and partner with pet owners on care standards.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Excellent communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant certification

Job description

Grant Pet Hospital & Urgent Care in Springfield, MO is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced practice. The role offers exposure to general practice and urgent care, with hands-on experience across a wide range of medical cases.

You will work with a team of veterinarians and technicians to provide excellent patient care, support diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and client communication, while maintaining accurate medical records