Weekend ER Veterinary Technician Part-Time Growth & Care

AAVMP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare team. This weekend role supports veterinarians, facilitates outpatient treatments, runs laboratory tests, and helps admit and discharge patients with compassionate care.

You will work in a fast-paced ER/ICU environment, learn through ThriveU courses, and have opportunities for growth and credentials while delivering Fear Free, client-focused care.

Qualifications

• Basic veterinary technician skill set including phlebotomy, IVC placement, restraint, preparing estimates, and basic math skills.
• 1-2 years of ER/ICU veterinary technician experience
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, taking technician phone calls and educate clients.
• Make sure daily check off sheet has been completed
• Knowing and controlling the overall flow of ICU and incoming and outgoing patients
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Hourly treatments and checks on patients including ward patients
• Relay any info and help next ICU tech make updated estimate/deposit sheet
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IVC placement

Restraint

Prepare estimates

Basic math

Education

AVMA-accredited VT program degree preferred

Job description

Advanced Veterinary Care in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare team. This weekend role supports veterinarians, facilitates outpatient treatments, runs laboratory tests, and helps admit and discharge patients with compassionate care.

You will work in a fast-paced ER/ICU environment, learn through ThriveU courses, and have opportunities for growth and credentials while delivering Fear Free, client-focused care.