Veterinary Technician

Belton Animal Clinic; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has RVT certification preferred, strong animal handling skills, and knowledge of safety guidelines. We offer benefits, PTO, a 401(k), and professional development.

Schedule: four days per week, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with an hour lunch. Some Saturdays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Safety guidelines knowledge

Job description

Salary: $25.00-$27.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Team members work four days per week, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with an hour lunch. Some Saturdays required, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Technician

to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center

Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center is proud to offer specialized diagnostic and surgical procedures, exotic pet care (reptiles, small mammals and birds) and much more. Additionally, we are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which means our standards are higher. Most other hospitals in the area are not required to abide by these standards. In fact, our recent AAHA certification puts us in a group with only 15-percent of other veterinary facilities in the country! Most importantly, we’re here to help you and your pet no matter the species, age, or medical need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions – we’re looking forward to speaking with you! We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.