Certified Veterinary Technician

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is an AAHA accredited 24/7 emergency care facility. We strive to follow our core values of Respect, Wow Service, Learning, Fun, and Doing the Right Thing. We believe that our clients and patients deserve the best possible care we can provide and are consistently working to improve our standard of care, clinic culture, and our reputation within the community. We are looking for team members that have a passion for veterinary medicine as well as patient care and are willing to be a part of this growing and changing team. If you have worked in general practice, emergency, or specialty medicine and are looking for a meaningful way to continue your professional development while utilizing all your skills and knowledge – this is an exceptional opportunity that might be right for you. We are looking for part-time and full-time positions for day, swing, and night shifts.

Advantage of Working in ER/ICU 

  • One of the first to see and treat a patient 
  • Opportunity to use your technical skills in more advanced ways 
  • Variety of cases – its never the same day twice and you're always learning 
  • You're equipped to stay calm and know how to react quickly during life-threatening circumstances 

About You:

  • Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, radiographs, etc.).
  • Advocate for patients, and clients, answer client's questions and address their concerns; readily demonstrate empathy for clients in stressful and emotionally driven moments.
  • Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members!
  • Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within Cornerstone and SmartFlow sheets.
  • Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Anticipated Schedule:

  • Day, Overnight, and Swing shift availability.

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation - $24 – 32/hour (commensurate with experience)
  • Overnight and weekend shift differential

Benefits:

  • Potential for Sign-On Bonus 
  • CE Allowance Available
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Paid License Renewal Fees
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Employee Pet Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Available
  • 401k + Employer Matching
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • HSA/FSA