Veterinary Technician

Socket.dev; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; 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

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Ballwin, MO is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled patient care and excellent client service. The ideal candidate has animal care experience, strong communication, and hands-on veterinary procedures.

We offer $20.00–$26.00 per hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Full-time schedule includes 8:00 AM–8:00 PM shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a compassionate, team-oriented hospital.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience.
• 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

Vet experience

Client communication

Animal care

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $1,000 Sign on Bonus!

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Our hospital operates 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Candidates must have open availability, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Reliability and a team-oriented attitude are a must.

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Manchester is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians 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 you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• 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

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience.
• 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 Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Ballwin, MO

Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to providing outpatients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets. These principles are our passion and by fulfilling them, we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day.

#VETTECH