Veterinary Technician

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At City Vet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet‑led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at City Vet means growing in a fun, people‑first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Technician Assistant (minimum 1 year experience). Compensation is based on experience and education. Hourly wage: $18–$30 per hour.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative details to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. They facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and, most importantly, to the client.

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self‑motivated & team‑oriented

• Assist Veterinarians – prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia, take x‑rays, gather lab specimen), monitor patients post‑op and restrain animals during exams
• Obtain Samples – gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing – test the samples and help interpret the results
• Administer Medications – give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client Communication – obtain medical information from clients and provide proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive 401(k) Program
• Vision And Dental Insurance
• HSA Options
• Generous Pet‑care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities

City Vet prioritizes the well‑being of its staff. All full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, vision, dental, HSA, pet care discounts, uniform allowance, flexible schedules and growth opportunities.