Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Position at Parkside Veterinary Hospital

Parkside Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour work weeks. No nights, weekends, or holiday hours!

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

Parkside Veterinary Hospital is searching for a licensed, experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team! At Parkside, you'll be part of a team that not only supports your professional growth but also values the familiar, welcoming atmosphere of a close-knit practice.

Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our hospital—they're caregivers, communicators, and advocates for pets and their people. Our Veterinary Technicians play a vital role in everything we do, and we're committed to creating an environment where their skills are valued, their voices are heard, and their growth is supported.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Parkside Veterinary Hospital:

• Consistent scheduling with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours
• Team-first culture that's supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

Our Veterinary Technicians Are Vital to Patient Care by Contributing:

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
• Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do:

• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and support staff
• Lead with a commitment to high-quality patient care and best practices
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and sample collection
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Assist with anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative recovery
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and at-home care

Benefits to Keep Things Awesome:

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 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

Ready to make a difference with a team that truly values you? Apply today to join our Veterinary Technician team at Parkside Veterinary Hospital!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Parkside Veterinary Hospital 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.