About the Role

Pet Hospital of Willoughby is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience & licensure
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Wednesdays and weekends off!

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 you looking for a change? Are you feeling overworked? Burnt out from long hours? Tired of only hearing about life outside of work, but never seeing it for yourself? Are you looking for family-conscious scheduling – including optional 3 or 4-day work weeks, and having your nights and weekends free? Let’s talk about getting your life back into your work-life balance!

Pet Hospital of Willoughby wants to empower you to use your hard-earned skills and talents and be your best self! We are building something special, led by veterinarians with decades of small-animal experience and supported by a strong community reputation. We are looking for registered technicians who bring creative ideas, critical thinking, adaptability, and a willingness to learn, grow, and be their best selves – both personally and professionally. Our technicians are a critical part of our team, using veterinary knowledge, problem-solving skills, and compassionate, detailed communication to enrich the lives and well-being of pets and their humans!

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills (or learn new ones) to better your community
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Optional 3 or 4-day work weeks with actual lunch breaks (yes, really), and no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – the more you know, the better we all are!

What You’ll Do

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement and intubation
• Collaboration with doctors, Veterinary Technicians, and support staff
• Advocating for patients and practicing gold-standard medicine
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• A passion for patient care and client service
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Dedication to teamwork and collaboration

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/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 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

We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets, their owners, and your coworkers! Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Pet Hospital of Willoughby 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.