Weekend Emergency Veterinary Technician | Sign-On Bonus

AAVMP; Kirkwood (MO); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Calm app & EAP

CE stipends

Relief fund

National resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Clinic St. Louis is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician/Assistant for the weekend shift. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on credentialed veterinary technician experience.

Schedule is 9AM–9PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with part-time or PRN options. You will support hospital operations, provide high-quality patient care, assist during examinations and procedures, manage medications and records, and communicate with pet owners

Qualifications

• Provide patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting exams and tests, and performing diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Assist during examinations, administer medications, vaccines, and care for wounds.
• Assist with surgeries and nursing care, manage supplies, and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations and interviews, review care plans, run labs, and use diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist with examinations and procedures by preparing supplies, moving patients, and restraining as directed by the vet.
• Provide veterinary care using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, equipment, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water; keep rooms, cages, and equipment clean; monitor for disease signs.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications with proper documentation and controlled-drug security.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies; ensure shelf life and regulatory compliance.
• Document patient conditions, reactions, and changes in medical records; update database timely.
• Communicate with pet owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot and arrange repairs.
• Maintain inventory and place orders for supplies; track receipts.
• Update job knowledge via education opportunities and journals.
• Release pets to owners when appropriate; ensure cleanliness before release.
• Follow oral and written directions; perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Attend to all duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Clinic St. Louis is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician/Assistant for the weekend shift. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on credentialed veterinary technician experience.

Schedule is 9AM–9PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with part-time or PRN options. You will support hospital operations, provide high-quality patient care, assist during examinations and procedures, manage medications and records, and communicate with pet owners