Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Opportunity At St. Charles Animal Hospital

St. Charles Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Monday - Friday. Rotating Saturdays (7:30 am - 1 pm).
• Requirements: Minimum of one year of veterinary experience

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

Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role Where Your Voice Matters and Teamwork Comes First?

St. Charles Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. We believe exceptional patient care starts with a supportive, collaborative workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to share ideas.

Our hospital embraces a "better together" philosophy and celebrates the unique strengths every individual brings to the team. If you're looking for a practice that prioritizes teamwork, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Team Loves St. Charles Animal Hospital

• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Leadership that values your ideas and contributions
• Healthy work-life balance supported by hospital scheduling
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them
• A workplace built on respect, teamwork, and appreciation
• A positive environment where individuality is celebrated

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Perform basic laboratory testing and sample collection
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery
• Take and process digital radiographs
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
• Educate clients regarding treatments, medications, and preventive care
• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient support
• Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional patient care and client service

What Our Veterinary Team Members Bring

• Minimum of one year of veterinary experience required
• Licensed Veterinary Technician credential welcomed but not required
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
• Strong communication and client education abilities
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment

Benefits You Can't Beat

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
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a Veterinary Technician role where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your growth is supported, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes St. Charles Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at St. Charles Animal 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.