Urgent Care Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced, Impactful

First State Urgent Vet; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance & disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

First State Urgent Vet in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. You will triage walk-ins, provide life-saving care, and educate clients in a fast-paced urgent-care setting.

We value grit and versatility, offering a supportive team, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work at the top of your license with a culture that balances high standards with humor.

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary technician or assistant experience.
• CVT preferred in DE or eligible transfer.

Responsibilities

• Triaging walk-in patients and assessing emergent cases.
• Taking patient histories and educating clients clearly and compassionately.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Administering IV, SQ, and IM medications.
• Running in-house diagnostics including IDEXX equipment and digital radiology.
• Monitoring anesthesia and sedation throughout procedures.
• Providing hospitalized patient care and monitoring.
• Using low-stress handling techniques during restraint and treatments.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.

Skills

Patient assessment & triage

Nursing care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture & IV placement

Radiology positioning

Medication administration

Medical record documentation

Client education

Task prioritization

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred in DE

Active veterinary license or eligible for transfer

Tools

IDEXX laboratory equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

First State Urgent Vet in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. You will triage walk-ins, provide life-saving care, and educate clients in a fast-paced urgent-care setting.

We value grit and versatility, offering a supportive team, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work at the top of your license with a culture that balances high standards with humor.