Urgent Care Veterinary Technician — Growth & Full-Time

Western Veterinary Partners; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

CE allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

First State Urgent Vet in Newark is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced urgent care team. You’ll triage walk-ins, perform life-saving treatments, and deliver compassionate care with a practical, upbeat culture.

This full-time role features a 4x10 schedule, rotating weekends, and a competitive $19-$28 per hour wage, plus benefits such as CE allowance, health/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and a pet discount. Strong client communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Active and good-standing CVT is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in client education and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Triaging walk-in patients and assessing emergent cases.
• Taking patient histories and educating clients clearly and compassionately.
• Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters.
• Administering treatments including IV, SQ, and IM medications.
• Running in-house diagnostics including IDEXX laboratory equipment and digital radiology.
• Monitoring anesthesia and sedation throughout procedures.
• Providing ongoing hospitalized patient care and monitoring.
• Using low-stress handling techniques during restraint and treatments.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed 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

Monitoring

Anesthesia

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology

Medication administration

Drug calculations

Medical records

Client education

Communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification

Job description

First State Urgent Vet in Newark is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced urgent care team. You’ll triage walk-ins, perform life-saving treatments, and deliver compassionate care with a practical, upbeat culture.

This full-time role features a 4x10 schedule, rotating weekends, and a competitive $19-$28 per hour wage, plus benefits such as CE allowance, health/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and a pet discount. Strong client communication and teamwork are essential.