Veterinary Technician

Southridge Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $17 – $20 per hour
• Schedule: 3 x 10-hour shifts with an additional half-day and rotating Saturdays
• Experience: Previous Veterinary Technician experience required; 3+ years preferred

• 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 individuality is celebrated, your skills are genuinely utilized, and work-life balance is more than just a talking point?

We feel the same.

Southridge Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. We’re passionate about animal welfare, nurturing the human-animal bond, and giving clients the education they need to help their pets live happy, healthy lives.

We’re a three-doctor companion animal day practice with an established and growing client base. Our team believes in learning, laughter, and genuinely engaging with our clients while advocating for every patient. The value of our veterinary support staff is the foundation of our hospital’s success, and our team's tenure speaks volumes about the culture we’ve built.

• Join a professional and compassionate team with a great sense of humor
• Work in an environment that celebrates individuality and encourages genuine self-care
• Enjoy flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Typically work 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays
• Be part of a hospital where veterinary support staff are valued and utilized
• Work alongside a tenured team committed to collaboration and patient advocacy
• Grow through continuing education, training, and advancement opportunities
• Build meaningful relationships with an established and growing client base
• Work in an atmosphere where learning and laughter are part of the culture

• Educate clients and advocate for patient care while addressing questions and concerns with empathy
• Navigate financial conversations professionally and compassionately
• Document patient histories, treatments, and client communications accurately and succinctly
• Provide low-stress patient handling and restraint
• Assist veterinarians within the appropriate scope of practice
• Perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Collect and prepare patient samples and assist with routine diagnostics
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Calculate, fill, and log prescribed medications
• Document patient vitals and recognize changes in patient condition
• Induce, monitor, and maintain anesthesia and sedated procedures
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures based on experience and skill level
• Accurately position and restrain patients for radiology and ultrasound
• Discharge patients and clearly communicate veterinarian recommendations
• Maintain the safety and welfare of patients, clients, and team members
• Help create a clean, welcoming, and positive hospital environment

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience required; 3+ years preferred
• Veterinary technician licensure or equivalent experience welcomed
• Strong anesthesia skills and experience with anesthetic procedures highly desired
• Experience with dental procedures and dental…