House Springs Animal Clinic is Hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Technician!

Position Details
Role: Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Compensation: A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Schedule: 4-5 day workweek, including rotating Saturdays
Experience: Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred; experienced veterinary assistant/technician candidates are welcome

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonus program

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental insurance options; paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; and employee pet-care benefits

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

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

Ready to make a difference for pets and the people who love them?

House Springs Animal Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our experienced and compassionate team. We’re a two-doctor small animal practice that has proudly served Jefferson County and the surrounding communities for more than 47 years.

Our hospital combines decades of trusted community care with modern veterinary medicine. We offer in-house laboratory capabilities, digital radiography, patient surgical monitoring, surgical laser technology, and more. Whether you’re a credentialed veterinary technician or an experienced assistant/technician, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills, continue learning, and make an impact on patients every day.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join an established small animal practice with more than 47 years of service to the community
• Work alongside a collaborative two-doctor veterinary team
• Enjoy a 4-5 day workweek with rotating Saturdays
• Practice with modern equipment, including an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, surgical monitoring, and surgical laser technology
• Use your skills across preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, and patient nursing
• Practice compassionate, low-stress patient handling
• Participate in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Work in a team-oriented environment where communication and collaboration matter
• Make a meaningful difference for pets and the people who love them

What You’ll Do

• Triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories, vital signs, and patient assessments
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from intake through discharge
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and diagnostic sample collection
• Obtain high-quality radiographs while maintaining appropriate imaging standards
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecal testing, and more
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs during procedures and maintain accurate records
• Provide patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, wound care, and recovery support
• Use Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to help keep patients safe and comfortable
• Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
• Document patient care and treatments clearly and efficiently
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and exam areas
• Follow established infection-control protocols
• Collaborate with the team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
• Participate in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred
• Experienced veterinary assistant/technician candidates are welcome
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Previous experience in client care and communication
• Previous surgical experience
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
• Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery
• Competency in surgical and emergency patient care, including IV catheter placement
• Strong technical skills in venipuncture, phlebotomy, sample collection, and laboratory procedures
• Experience with radiology, diagnostics, and basic imaging techniques
• Understanding of pharmacology and medication administration
• Experience assisting with surgery and providing patient nursing care
• Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Commitment to low-stress or Fear Free patient handling techniques
• Clear, professional, and compassionate communication with clients and teammates
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical documentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in where needed
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development
• A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A 4-5 day workweek with rotating Saturdays
• A long-standing practice with more than four decades of service to its community
• Hands-on opportunities to strengthen your surgical, anesthesia, diagnostic, and nursing skills
• Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment to support high-quality patient care
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• A collaborative environment where the entire team works together to keep the day running smoothly
• Opportunities to build confidence and expand your veterinary skill set
• A workplace where your skills and contributions make a difference every day

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 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!

At House Springs Animal Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to put your technical skills to work while continuing to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. From preventive care and diagnostics to surgery, anesthesia, patient nursing, and client education, your work will play an important role in helping us provide exceptional care to our patients and their families.

Join the team that likes to make a difference for pets and the people who love them. Apply today and discover your next opportunity at House Springs Animal Clinic!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at House Springs Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their full potential.