Veterinary Technician Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO, is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled patient care and client service. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, and a passion for improving pets' lives.

Competitive hourly pay and a $1,500 sign-on bonus are offered, with a schedule that includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary experience
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Knowledge of common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes

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

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 Techniciansto 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:

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

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:

• 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 anAAHA-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.

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