Pioneer Animal Hospital, an AAHA accredited, small animal practice in Leavenworth, KS, is searching for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team! We have a great team and are looking for someone who truly values culture and teamwork.
This is an excellent opportunity for veterinary technicians with current experience, excellent critical thinking skills, a passion for veterinary medicine, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Veterinary Technicians with an interest in training and mentorship, who are willing to jump in and improve hospital flow are highly valued. While we are looking to hire a full-time role, those interested in part-time are also encouraged to apply.
Background and experience:
- Veterinary Technicians with 3+ years of experience preferred but not required!
- RVTs are strongly desired!
- New Grads are encouraged to apply!
- Dependable, enthusiastic, hardworking, honest, and team orientated individual
- Strong work ethic and ability to jump in and help where needed
- Ability to provide the gold standard of medicine and client communication
- Long-term commitment to the veterinary field
- Familiarity (or experience with) Cornerstone is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Client communication and education
- Obtaining and recording patient history
- Patient physical assessment
- Gentle restraint and handling
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- In house laboratory procedures
- Microscopic evaluation
- Drug calculations
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Inducing and monitoring anesthesia
- Dental prophylaxis and radiographs
- Patient recovery and nursing care
Full-time benefits:
- Compensation: $20.00 to $25.00/hour (based on experience)
- Bonus package: $500 - $2000 (based on experience and credentials)
- CE allowance: $500 the first year and $1,000 annually thereafter for RVTs
- Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- 401k options
- Personal pet discounts
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth potential
- And more!
Pioneer Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice located in the northwestern outskirts of Kansas City. Our seven-person team takes a personalized approach to veterinary medicine and prioritizes taking the time to get to know our clients and the Leavenworth community. Although we are not certified, we practice Fear Free patient handling, and we strongly believe in evidence-based medicine. Our team has a great dynamic full of laughter and fun, where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic self and appreciates our informal atmosphere. Our schedule is primarily comprised of appointments, and we perform surgeries two mornings each week, with most of our anesthetic procedures being dentistry. To learn more about our hospital, we invite you to visit our website or Facebook page.
If you think you’d be an excellent addition to our growing team, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person