Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Who we are:

Carthage Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

 

Position Details

 

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Monday 8 am - 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm; no nights, weekends, or holidays; regular lunch breaks

Benefits Highlights

 

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonusesWellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid time off, and employee pet care benefitsProfessional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, TechLife Professional Development Program, and access to Vetcor's TechLife communityLifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, four-day workweeks, no nights or weekends, and a positive clinic culture that supports a healthy work-life balance

What’s better than being cool? Working at Carthage Animal Hospital!

 

Carthage Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. We believe happy, healthy team members are essential to delivering exceptional patient care, so we’ve built a workplace where professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance all matter.

 

Here, you’ll be encouraged to use your skills, keep learning, and bring your full personality to work. We take great medicine seriously, but we also believe there should be plenty of room for laughter, celebrations, and enjoying the people you work with.

 

Why You'll Love It Here

• Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek
• Work no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Get regular lunch breaks built into your day
• Join a positive and collaborative veterinary team
• Work in a culture that values your wellbeing as much as your professional growth
• Celebrate birthdays, babies, anniversaries, and other important life events together
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
• Continue developing your technical skills through mentorship and professional development
• Receive support for credentialing through state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Connect with veterinary professionals through Vetcor's TechLife community
• Grow as a professional while encouraging the growth of your teammates
• Work somewhere that believes having fun and practicing excellent medicine can coexist

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples as appropriate to your experience
• Place IV catheters as appropriate to your experience and credentials
• Assist with laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
• Support anesthesia monitoring and surgical recovery as appropriate to your role
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
• Listen carefully to clients and make them feel heard and supported
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam and treatment areas
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members
• Support teammates and jump in wherever needed to help the hospital run smoothly
• Bring positivity, compassion, and professionalism to every patient and client interaction

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary assistant experience or an active veterinary technician license
• A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Confidence assisting with exams, treatments, and routine procedures
• Strong communication and client education skills
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• The ability to work efficiently while maintaini