Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Position at Southport Animal Hospital

Southport Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician. This is a full-time position with a schedule that includes weekdays and occasional Saturdays. The salary is negotiable and based on experience.

The benefits offered are comprehensive and designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. These include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, referral bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous paid time off, employee discounts, quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE fee reimbursement, uniform allowance, six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Southport Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. We aim to create a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie, teamwork, and opportunities to learn and grow. Our Veterinary Technicians enjoy mentoring and support for all team members, flexibility with scheduling, occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us, a breakroom filled with snacks, an ice machine, and a variety of coffee, no nights, on-call shifts, or holidays, and a supportive team culture focused on collaboration and positivity.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint, support preventative care and vaccine protocols, monitor anesthesia and assist during surgical procedures, assist with emergency and surgical patient care, obtain diagnostics including radiographs, phlebotomy, and laboratory samples, perform in-house laboratory testing and patient care support, communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members, maintain accurate patient records and documentation, collaborate with the veterinary team to support efficient hospital workflow, and help create a positive experience for patients, clients, and coworkers alike.

We are looking for Veterinary Technicians who have previous Veterinary Technician experience, a Veterinary Technician license, critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude, reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment, passion for teamwork, mentorship, and continued learning, a compassionate approach to patient care and client service, strong technical and communication skills, and a positive attitude and collaborative mindset.

Join our team and see the difference we can make in our people's and patients' lives every day. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Southport Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are 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.