Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Assistant!  

Position Details: 

Role:  Experienced Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Status:  Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 7a/8:45a to closings with Saturday and weekend rotations

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 

Are your pets either three-legged, lame, or blind in one eye? Do you carry dog treats on your person at all times? If this sounds like your life, then there’s a good chance you’re the veterinary assistant/Technician Horton Animal Hospital Northeast has been looking for!

Horton Animal Hospital Northeast is on the hunt for an experienced veterinary assistant or Licensed Technician to add to our fantastic team. This is a full-time position with hours ranging from early/mid-morning to closing plus Saturday and weekend rotations. We are a well-established five doctor hospital that genuinely enjoys the different personalities and unique skills that an assistant can bring to our practice. We have flexible hours that show how much we value a true work/life balance. We also offer awesome 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
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

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

We have a ton of bells and whistles, including ultrasound, digital radiology, laser therapy, and top-of-line monitoring equipment to make our jobs easier! Your involvement with animal restraint, general nursing care, collecting histories, performing laboratory tests, radiology, anesthetic monitoring, and so much more will leave you fulfilled while providing such important care to our patients.

We are known for our signature Healthy Start Plans that allow the best beginning for puppies and kittens. We take great pride in working with local rescue groups such as Second Chance, Animal Control, and Central Missouri Humane Society. We have earned the reputation for “Caring For Pets Through All Stages of Life” and have been voted “Best in Columbia” several times.

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions towards a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast 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.