Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Carthage Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Four x 10-hour shifts. Weekends off!

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 Role Where Work-Life Balance Actually Exists?

What’s better than being cool? Working at Carthage Animal Hospital! Carthage Animal Hospital is looking to add an experienced veterinary assistant or licensed veterinary technician to its fantastic team. Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance.

Why Our Veterinary Team Loves Carthage Animal Hospital

• Four-day work weeks that support work-life balance
• No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts
• Regular lunch breaks you can actually enjoy
• Supportive team members who celebrate one another's successes
• Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and professional growth
• A positive clinic culture built on respect, teamwork, and appreciation
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Safely handle and restrain patients during appointments and treatments
• Support patient care, treatments, and nursing responsibilities
• Assist with diagnostics, laboratory testing, and sample collection
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Educate clients and communicate treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Support daily hospital operations and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver exceptional patient care and client service

What Our Veterinary Team Members Bring

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred
• Veterinary Technician license welcomed but not required
• Strong patient care and animal handling skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A team that celebrates birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and life milestones
• A workplace where having fun is encouraged
• Opportunities to grow professionally while helping others grow too
• Meaningful relationships with clients, patients, and coworkers
• A culture where appreciation is part of everyday life
• Leadership that supports your success both inside and outside of work

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!

Think you're the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant we've been looking for? We'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover what makes Carthage Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Carthage 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.