Veterinary Technician; Overnight​/Swing; Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon

Veterinary Technician (Overnight/Swing) - Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon

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Pet Vet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician (Overnight/Swing) to join our team!

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Animal Emergency Clinic O'Fallon in MO is a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital that has been a trusted lifeline for pet owners across the St. Louis region for nearly 40 years, offering after-hours and emergency care when pets need it most. The O'Fallon location stands out with advanced surgical capabilities including soft tissue, orthopedic, and ocular procedures — and is one of the few emergency clinics in the area to also provide emergency care for exotic pets

Why Join Us:

• Join a dynamic team with opportunities to work in Emergency, Surgery, and Exotics, gaining exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload.
• We also offer a shift differential for overnight shifts, recognizing the value of our overnight team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the…