Relief Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Affton; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k & 401K matching

Paid vacation & sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Affton seeks an experienced veterinary technician for our new Affton hospital. You will perform animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication in a fast-paced ER/urgent setting. Prior ER/urgent care experience and MO RVT license are highly preferred; weekend availability is expected.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training to support your professional growth in a collaborative, positive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ER/urgent care experience preferred but not required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician with MO license heavily preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work weekend shifts and maintain punctuality.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; anesthesia management.

Skills

ER/Urgent care experience

Excellent client communication

Punctuality & reliability

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

MO RVT license (preferred)

Tools

Radiographic imaging equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Lab analysis tools

Job description

Company 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:

• Collaborationover competition
• Supportover stress
• Well-beingalongside excellence

We're looking for individuals who are not only passionate about veterinary medicine but are also committed to nurturing apositive, respectful, and inclusive culturewhere everyone can thrive.

Check out more about PriorityPet Urgent Care and our mission by clickinghere!

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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 requiredfor 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.

Additional Information

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/