Veterinary Technician

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

Salary ranges from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Our schedule requires open availability, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, with shift differentials for eligible hours. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiarity with 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

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Client communication

Tools

X-ray imaging

Lab equipment

Job description

Salary: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

$1,500 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. Shift differentials are offered for eligible overnight and weekend hours.

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Wildwood is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

What to Expect

• 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 Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up-to-date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets.

As an AAHA-Accredited practice, 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.

We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!

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. #VETTECH