Veterinary Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Skills

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 Kirkwood, MO is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

You will support veterinarians with exams, anesthesia, and surgery, perform lab work and radiographs, maintain medical records, and help keep the hospital clean and compliant with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• 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

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Kirkwood, MO is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

You will support veterinarians with exams, anesthesia, and surgery, perform lab work and radiographs, maintain medical records, and help keep the hospital clean and compliant with safety guidelines.