Veterinary Technician

Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician who wants to work somewhere that actually trusts you to use your skills — in an urgent care setting where every shift matters?

First State Urgent Vet - Wilmington is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!

At First State Urgent Vet, we're building something great: a team that works hard, supports each other, and genuinely has fun while caring for pets and their owners. Urgent care combines the best of general practice and emergency medicine — you'll triage walk-ins, perform life-saving treatments, and yes, still get puppy kisses during wellness visits. We do it all, and we do it with purpose and a sense of humor.

If you have grit, drive, and can jump in where needed without being asked — you'll fit right in here.

We are seeking a versatile, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, communicates clearly with clients and colleagues, and takes pride in delivering high-quality care throughout every stage of the patient visit.

• Triaging walk-in patients and assessing emergent cases
• Taking patient histories and educating clients clearly and compassionately
• Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters
• Administering treatments including IV, SQ, and IM medications
• Running in-house diagnostics including IDEXX laboratory equipment and digital radiology
• Monitoring anesthesia and sedation throughout procedures
• Providing ongoing hospitalized patient care and monitoring
• Using and promoting low-stress handling techniques during restraint and treatments
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

• Compensation: $19 - 28 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule:
  
  This is a full-time position
  , with a 4 x 10 schedule.With rotating weekend availability required — every other Saturday and Sunday
  • Clinic hours are 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 days a week.
  • Please note:
    
    7:00 PM is our last check-in time, not our closing time — some evenings may run later, and flexibility is a must. No formal on-call requirements.

• Bonus package: $500 - 2000 based on active, based on tenure and credentials
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

* Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Active and good-standing Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in the state of DE is preferred but not required
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, triage, nursing care, and in-patient monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Client education and communication
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning

** Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

First State Urgent Vet is an urgent care veterinary practice in Wilmington and Newark…