Urgent Vet Tech: Fast-Paced Care with Top Benefits

First State Urgent Vet; 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, DE seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our urgent care team. You will triage walk‑ins, perform life‑saving treatments, and educate clients with compassion during every patient visit.

We value grit and teamwork in a fast‑paced clinical setting. This full‑time role offers a rotating 4x10 schedule with weekend coverage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary technician or assistant experience
• CVT in DE preferred but not required
• Proficiency in medical records, client education, and client communication
• Ability to triage, monitor anesthesia, and assist surgery

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 equipment and digital radiology
• Monitoring anesthesia and sedation during procedures
• Providing hospitalized patient care and monitoring
• Using low‑stress handling during restraint and treatments
• Maintaining detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building strong client relationships through education and attentive service

Skills

Client education

Triage

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Medication administration

Medical records

Team player

Multitask

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in DE (preferred)

Tools

Job description

First State Urgent Vet in Newark, DE seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our urgent care team. You will triage walk‑ins, perform life‑saving treatments, and educate clients with compassion during every patient visit.

We value grit and teamwork in a fast‑paced clinical setting. This full‑time role offers a rotating 4x10 schedule with weekend coverage and a comprehensive benefits package.