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Veterinary Technician/Nurse
Job in
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67037, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
VETERINARY MEDICAL & SURGICAL
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka is currently hiring for a Full Time Veterinary Technician/Nurse. Veterinary Technicians need to balance their love and compassion for animals with the practical needs and demands of providing necessary medical care.
Daily task may include:- Keeping detailed records about an animal's condition and treatments
- Facilitate patient visits
- Performing laboratory testing
- Preparing an animal for surgery
- Administering medications and intravenous fluids
- Dispensing medications to pet owners per the veterinarian's orders
- Assist Surgeon with routine surgeries including, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery and emergency surgery.
- Sanitizing and maintaining surgical instruments
- Handling and restraining animals for treatment
- Counseling and educating pet owners
- Process admissions and facilitate releases
- Providing grief counseling over the loss of a pet
- Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nursing degree from an AVMA accredited program
- Hold a license within the State of Kansas (or willing to obtain license within 3 months of employment)
- Must have animal handling experience and be able to restrain all species
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
- Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
- Must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills are essential
- Must be able to follow detailed protocols as well as neatly and correctly complete paperwork as necessary
- Must have excellent customer service skills
Computer skills such as AVImark, Microsoft Office and email are beneficial.
Employees of Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital of Topeka must respect and enjoy companion animals.
Salary/Benefits- Salary based on experience & abilities
- Paid vacation after 1 year of tenure
- Plus additional benefits
Fast paced, Veterinary Hospital in Topeka Kansas. We are an AAHA accredited practice with special interest in surgical procedures as well as routine veterinary patient care.
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