Veterinary Technician/Assistant

University Vet Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician/Assistant!  

Position Details: 

Role:  Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Status:  Full-time

Salary:  $21.50 - $26.50 / hour

Schedule:  Wednesday through Saturday

Benefits Highlights: 

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses 

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts 

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance 

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program 

Have you met University Vet Hospital?! Let us introduce ourselves! We are a team-oriented, 5 -doctor practice of passionate professionals looking to add a Veterinary Technician to our crew who is proficient with anesthesia, performing dental prophylactic procedures, and taking dental radiographs.  At University Veterinary Hospital, we believe in a “better together” philosophy. We are at our best when we celebrate ourselves and each other, and as a result, both staff and patients flourish!  We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team!  RVT’s are preferred, but we will consider a candidate with 2+ years of solid technician experience.

Must be able to perform:

• Animal restraint
• SQ, IM, and IV injections
• Venipuncture
• IV catheter placement
• Digital Radiography
• In-house lab work
• Nursing care
• Client education
• Anesthetic induction/monitoring/recovery
• Surgical assisting
• Dental prophylaxis and radiographs

Individual qualifications:

• Must be computer savvy
• Cornerstone software experience is a plus
• Must have accuracy in medical records and dictation
• Must have a great attitude and be very personable
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, with a smile on your face
• Must be able to multitask and effectively triage
• Must understand how to deal with difficult situations with tact and empathy
• Must love animals and people alike!

This position is full-time.  Saturday work will be mandatory.  Salary is dependent upon experience.  

We boast a fantastic group of people you will love working with every day. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, University Veterinary Hospital offers consistent scheduling, an excellent work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits, including:

Full Benefits List:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A clinic culture that supports creativity and positivity
• Occasional coffee runs and weekly meals on us
• A breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks
• Lunch breaks on the regular
• 4-day work weeks
• No nights or on-call shifts
• Mentoring and support for all team members as you grow and advance your career—The more you know the better off we all are!

Thank you for your interest!  We look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at University Vet Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.