Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive pay based on experience

Schedule: 7 am - 5 pm with weekend rotation (can be every other weekend)

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a veterinary assistant or technician role where you can thrive in emergency medicine, be part of a supportive team, and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment?

At Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, no two days are ever the same. Our team works together to provide exceptional emergency and critical care to pets when they need us most.

We’re looking for someone dependable, motivated, compassionate, and eager to learn who will be an essential part of our ER family.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• A supportive, hardworking team that values your contributions
• Full-Time or Part-Time options with primarily first shift schedules
• Opportunities to grow and learn in a fast-paced emergency medicine environment
• Hands-on experience with emergency and critical care cases
• A workplace where your skills and hard work truly matter

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Assist doctors and technicians with patient care
• Perform triage and intake of emergency patients
• Draw blood and place IV catheters
• Monitor hospitalized patients
• Administer medications and treatments
• Take radiographs and patient vitals
• Enter charges and help maintain patient flow
• Provide compassionate client communication during stressful situations

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Experience preferred, but willingness to train the right candidate with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Motivation and compassion for emergency veterinary care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Interest in building skills and learning in emergency medicine
• Veterinary technology students, pre-veterinary students, and individuals seeking hands-on clinical experience are encouraged to apply

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
• 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 or 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 veterinary technician 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 for an exciting career helping pets and people in emergency medicine, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and join the team at Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country 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.