Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Mental wellness resources

Continuing education

Internal development programs

Job summary

VCA Advanced Animal Hospital in Hannibal, MO is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our 3-doctor team. You’ll support veterinarians across surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and daily patient care, while guiding clients through care plans with empathy.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing learning opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values growth, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE.
• Strong technical and clinical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics.
• Place catheters and support patient treatments.
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up.

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT eligible

Technical skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Job description

Veterinary Technician at VCA Advanced Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available

About Our Hospital

VCA Advanced Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Hands-on learning opportunities

Career growth pathways into technician roles

Meaningful work helping pets and families

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

The Role

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician , you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You'll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet's care with confidence and compassion.

What You'll Do

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
• Place catheters and support patient treatments
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

What We're Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
• Continuing education and internal development programs

Compensation

$18.00 - $24.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

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Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.