Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Position Details Role: Veterinary Technician / Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: 3.5–4 days/week (34–38 hrs); 2 Saturdays/month; rotating Saturday PM + Sunday hospitalized care shifts. Overview Shelby Center Hospital for Animals is seeking dedicated Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians who are passionate about caring for pets and the people who love them. As a six-doctor practice, we understand that exceptional veterinary medicine starts with a strong, supportive team. Our mission is to enhance pet health while fostering leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. If you embody Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Compassion, we invite you to join a hospital where your contributions truly make a difference. Responsibilities Deliver exceptional patient care and client service while educating clients on hospital services and best practices Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgical procedures, dentistry, and treatments Evaluate patients and communicate changes in condition or client concerns to veterinarians Perform technical skills including blood collection, laboratory testing, IV catheter placement, treatments, and radiography Admit, discharge, medicate, feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized patients Safely handle and restrain animals of all sizes Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment Stay current on medications, protocols, and veterinary best practices Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent patient care standards Benefits Financial Benefits 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan (full-time and part-time) Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan (full-time and part-time) Tuition Support Program for Veterinary Technician Licensing (20+ hours per week) Referral bonus program (full-time and part-time) 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 dependent life insurance (full-time only) Paid Time Off / Sick Leave (full-time and part-time) Free or discounted laboratory work for up to four employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Reward Bonus Program Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Professional development opportunities Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team If you're ready to join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Shelby Center Hospital for Animals family. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Shelby Center Hospital for Animals and Vetcor. We are committed to building 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr