Cold Springs Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician!

Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Schedule: Four-day work week; no nights, on-call shifts, or holidays

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 license and 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 technician position where you'll be valued, supported, and encouraged to grow? Cold Springs Animal Hospital may be exactly what you're looking for.

At Cold Springs Animal Hospital, we're a team of dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care while creating a positive, collaborative workplace. We empower our team members to make a difference every day, encourage innovation, and support one another through every challenge. If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with a team that truly cares, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Four-day workweek that supports a healthy work-life balance
• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
• Lunch breaks you can actually count on
• Supportive, team-first culture where everyone helps one another succeed
• Leadership that values your ideas and invests in your professional growth
• Mentorship and training to help you continue building your skills
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and team meals
• A workplace where kindness, collaboration, and compassion come first

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, dental procedures, and medical treatments
• Safely restrain and handle patients using compassionate, low-stress techniques
• Monitor anesthesia, patient vital signs, surgical recovery, and hospitalized patients
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples, perform in-house diagnostics, and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Assist with emergency triage, stabilization, CPR, and critical patient care
• Prepare patients, surgical suites, and equipment while maintaining strict sterilization protocols
• Fill prescriptions under veterinarian supervision
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, and home-care instructions
• Provide compassionate discharge instructions and client education
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with inventory and daily hospital operations
• Keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician experience required
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred
• Passion for animal health and client education
• Calm, confident demeanor during emergencies
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and anesthesia monitoring
• Excellent communication and client-service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with veterinary software and basic computer skills
• Commitment to maintaining accurate medical records and high standards of patient care
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a collaborative mindset
• Desire to continue learning and contributing to a positive hospital culture

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that's always willing to lend a hand
• Mentorship and support as you continue growing your career
• Leaders who appreciate your contributions and encourage your success
• Opportunities to expand your technical skills and professional knowledge
• A workplace where your compassion and dedication truly make a difference

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 or discounted laboratory 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 an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital that values your skills, supports your growth, and believes in exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover why Cold Springs Animal Hospital is a great place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Cold Springs Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.