Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
- Category
- Veterinary Technician
- Job ID
- 33305
- Role Type
- Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
- Hospital
- Midwest Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Full-Time or Part-Time
We’re excited to share that we’ve welcomed new leadership and are continuing to grow! Our hospital is a 7-day GP/urgent care practice that provides a dynamic mix of routine care and more complex cases, giving you the opportunity to build and expand your skillset.
With new management, a renewed focus on culture, and additional doctors joining this summer, we’re building a team that prioritizes collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance. We’re looking to add veterinary professionals of all experience levels who want to be part of a supportive, evolving environment where your growth truly matters.
Our team is large, experienced, and passionate about what we do—but just as importantly, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. We emphasize open communication, respect, and community engagement, and we’re intentional about fostering a positive culture where every team member feels valued.
If you’re looking for a hospital that offers variety in cases, flexibility in scheduling, and a strong focus on development, this could be a great fit.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Flexible Scheduling: Designed to support work-life balance, including only 1 weekend per month rotation
- Strong Mentorship: Hands-on training and support across all experience levels
- Advanced Medicine Exposure: Orthopedic, internal medicine, reproduction, and soft tissue surgeries
- Cutting-Edge Services: Dental radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, CT, and critical care cases
- Growing Team: New doctors joining this summer + opportunities to grow alongside the hospital
- Community-Focused: Active involvement and connection within the local community
- Positive Culture: Inclusive, respectful environment with a strong team-first mindset
What You’ll Do
- Assist with exams, treatments, and patient care
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
- Support surgery (prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery)
- Take radiographs (including dental)
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients
- Communicate clearly with clients and team members
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Maintain accurate medical records
What We’re Looking For
- Veterinary Assistant or Technician experience preferred (open to all experience levels)
- Strong technical and patient care skills (or willingness to learn and grow)
- Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, team-oriented mindset
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Passion for high-quality medicine and client care
What We Offer
- Compensation: $16.00–$22.00/hour, based on experience and credentials
- Competitive pay + performance-based raises
- Health insurance + dental, vision, life, disability
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA & FSA options
- Free telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health, financial, legal)
- CE opportunities + CE allowance
- Mentorship and Penn Foster CVT sponsorship opportunities
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee pet care discount
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible scheduling
If you’re looking to join a growing, community-focused hospital with strong mentorship, flexible scheduling, and a team that truly supports one another, we’d love to connect.

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