Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician Or Veterinary Assistant

Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital is looking for a licensed veterinary technician or veterinary assistant!

Position details:

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays; no nights, Sundays, or holidays

Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital is looking for a licensed veterinary technician or veterinary assistant to join our team. If you love puppy kisses, kitty face nudges, hands-on patient care, and being part of a workplace where teammates genuinely appreciate one another, you may have found your next home.

We believe great veterinary care is built on compassion, communication, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our team works together to provide excellent medicine while making sure clients understand the care their pets need and feel supported every step of the way.

Why you'll love it here:

• Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek
• Work daytime hours with no nights, Sundays, or holidays
• Participate in rotating Saturday shifts
• Get regular lunch breaks built into your workday
• Join a team where asking for help and offering help are equally encouraged
• Work in a culture where appreciation is more than a motivational poster on the wall
• Continue building your skills through mentorship and professional development
• Share your knowledge and experiences with teammates while learning from theirs
• Receive support as you grow and advance your veterinary career
• Work alongside veterinarians and support staff who value efficiency and teamwork
• Enjoy occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and team meals
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them

What you'll do:

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery as appropriate to your experience and credentials
• Safely restrain and handle patients using compassionate techniques
• Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Collect blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples
• Perform basic in-house laboratory testing
• Take digital radiographs and assist with diagnostic procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Prepare patients, instruments, and treatment areas for procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Communicate clearly with clients about patient care, medications, and follow-up instructions
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to promote an efficient workflow
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Support teammates wherever needed to keep the hospital running smoothly

What you'll bring:

• Current veterinary technician license for LVT candidates, or relevant veterinary assistant experience
• A passion for pets, veterinary medicine, and exceptional patient care
• Confidence assisting with exams, treatments, and routine procedures
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Experience with laboratory procedures and diagnostic imaging is preferred
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring is preferred for technician candidates
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• A dependable, positive, and team-focused attitude
• The confidence to ask for help when needed and offer help when others need it
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• The ability to anticipate the needs of veterinarians and support staff
• A willingness to share knowledge and learn from teammates
• A desire to continue learning and developing professionally
• Flexibility and the ability to work efficiently during busy days
• Availability to work rotating Saturdays

The extras you'll actually feel:

At Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital, we believe the best teams are built by people who genuinely support one another. We want you to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, offering help, and celebrating successes together.

You'll have opportunities to use your technical skills every day while continuing to grow through mentorship, continuing education, and hands-on experience. We believe the more each person knows, the stronger the entire team becomes.

We also believe a rewarding veterinary career should leave room for life outside the hospital. Our four-day workweeks, rotating Saturdays, daytime schedule, and regular lunch breaks are designed to create consistency and help support a healthier work-life balance.

And because a little fun goes a long way, you can also expect occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us.

Benefits you can't beat:

Financial benefits:

• Flexible compensation
• 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible full-time employees
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program for eligible full-time employees
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness benefits:

• Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees after one year of service
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional growth & recognition:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• State Veterinary Technician License reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Mentorship and ongoing career support

Lifestyle benefits:

• Six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Four-day workweeks
• Rotating Saturday shifts
• No nights
• No Sundays
• No holidays
• Regular lunch breaks
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and team meals
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Healthy work-life balance

Join our team:

Still reading? Most people have probably already cracked their phone screen, smashing the "Apply" button by now. If you're looking for a veterinary team where you can use your skills, keep learning, support your coworkers, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover your future at Highland Knolls Veterinary Hospital!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Highland Knolls 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.