Veterinary Technician: 4-Day Week + Growth & Benefits

Vetcor; House Springs (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-5 day workweek with rotating Sundays

Long-standing practice with 40+ years

Hands-on opportunities to strengthen S

Modern diagnostic and surgical equip.

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Collaborative team environment

Pet care benefits and discounts

Job summary

House Springs Animal Clinic, part of the Vetcor family, seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our experienced team. We offer a fast-paced, compassionate environment with modern equipment and opportunities for growth.

You’ll triage patients, assist doctors, manage nursing care, and educate clients while working a 4-5 day schedule with rotating Saturdays. A CVT/LVT/RVT is preferred, with a focus on ongoing learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred.
• Experienced veterinary assistant/technician candidates are welcome.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Previous experience in client care and communication.
• Previous surgical experience.
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills.
• Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery.
• Competency in surgical and emergency patient care, including IV catheter placement.
• Strong technical skills in venipuncture, phlebotomy, sample collection, and laboratory procedures.
• Experience with radiology, diagnostics, and basic imaging techniques.
• Understanding of pharmacology and medication administration.
• Experience assisting with surgery and providing patient nursing care.
• Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories.
• Commitment to low-stress or Fear Free patient handling techniques.
• Clear, professional, and compassionate communication with clients and teammates.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical documentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed.
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development.
• A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain medical histories and vital signs.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Obtain radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
• Conduct in-house lab testing including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology.
• Support surgical and dental procedures from prep to instrument care.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs during procedures; maintain records.
• Provide patient monitoring and discharge instructions to clients.
• Educate clients on care, medications, and preventive care.
• Maintain medical records and charts; ensure clean, organized treatment areas.
• Follow infection-control protocols and collaborate with team for efficient workflow.

Skills

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CV

Job description

House Springs Animal Clinic, part of the Vetcor family, seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our experienced team. We offer a fast-paced, compassionate environment with modern equipment and opportunities for growth.

You’ll triage patients, assist doctors, manage nursing care, and educate clients while working a 4-5 day schedule with rotating Saturdays. A CVT/LVT/RVT is preferred, with a focus on ongoing learning and teamwork.