Registered Veterinary Technician

Crysler Animal Hospital; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off + 401(k)

Job summary

Crysler Animal Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients.

The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vet Tech (LVT) certification required.
• Experience with animal care and client communication preferred.
• Knowledge of common veterinary procedures and disease states desirable.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines and hospital protocols.

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.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Safety & restraint

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

Injections

IV catheter placement

Job description

Salary: $21.00-$25.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience, $2000 sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7AM-6PM, Saturdays 8AM-12PM, three and a half days per week and rotating Saturdays

Crysler Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicianto 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 Licensed Vet Tech with Crysler Animal Hospital

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• 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 Crysler Animal Hospital

Welcome to Crysler Animal Hospital, where the veterinarians treat every pet as if he or she were their own! We are a full-service veterinary hospital serving the Kansas City suburbs of Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and the surrounding areas. Our team specializes in companion animal and exotic pet care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits.

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.