Especially Pets is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Four-day work week (Wednesdays off) with alternating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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
Looking for a Veterinary Career with Predictable Hours and a Team That Feels Like Family?
Especially Pets is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team! We've proudly served the New Albany community for more than 30 years, building lasting relationships with our clients and caring for their pets throughout every stage of life.
If you're looking for a hospital where teamwork comes naturally, work-life balance is respected, and your technical skills are appreciated, we'd love to meet you.
Why Our Veterinary Team Loves Especially Pets
- Four-day work week with Wednesdays off
- Alternating Saturday mornings only
- No nights, holidays, or on-call shifts
- Real lunch breaks every day
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- Supportive, collaborative two-doctor practice
- Cat Friendly Practice with modern equipment including dental radiology, in-house laboratory, and ultrasound
- Long-term relationships with clients and patients
What You'll Do
- Obtain patient histories, perform triage, and record vital signs
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection
- Obtain quality digital radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging
- Perform in-house laboratory testing
- Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery during surgical and dental procedures
- Practice fear-free, low-stress patient handling techniques
- Educate clients on treatment plans, preventive care, and medications
- Maintain clean, organized treatment and exam areas
- Assist wherever needed to support the success of the team
What Our Veterinary Team Brings
- Previous Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and anesthesia monitoring
- Compassionate patient handling and nursing care
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Positive attitude and collaborative mindset
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
- Predictable scheduling that allows for true work-life balance
- A team that genuinely supports one another
- Mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth
- A workplace where flexibility and teamwork are valued
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
Benefits You Can't Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- 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
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you're ready to join a veterinary team that values your technical skills, respects your time outside of work, and truly appreciates the relationships you build with pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why Especially Pets is a great place to grow your veterinary career!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Especially Pets 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.
