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Animal Hospital at the Crossing is Hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician!

Position DetailsRole: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)Status: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experience and credentialsSchedule: Four-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts; no nights, on-call shifts, or holidays

Benefits Highlights

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Ready for a schedule that lets you enjoy your life outside of work? We'd love to meet you.

If you're tired of working nights, holidays, endless on-call shifts, and feeling like your work schedule changes by the hour, Animal Hospital at the Crossing might be exactly what you've been looking for.

We're a well-established, three-doctor practice looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We believe great medicine starts with a team that enjoys working together, supports one another, and knows how to have fun while delivering exceptional patient care.

Here, work-life balance isn't just something we talk about-it's something we protect. We know you're at your best when you have time to enjoy life outside the hospital, and we're committed to creating a schedule that supports both your career and your personal life.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks that leave time for life outside the hospital
• No nights, no on-call shifts, and no holiday hours
• Rotating Saturday schedule for added balance
• Supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and mutual respect
• Opportunities to expand your technical skills in areas including exotic medicine, anesthesia, acupuncture, and laser therapy
• Weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage open communication and teamwork
• A workplace that celebrates birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, and life's biggest milestones
• The occasional midday dance party because veterinary medicine should still be fun

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
• Provide exceptional nursing care from patient admission through discharge
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and in-house diagnostics
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
• Educate clients regarding medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver outstanding patient care while maintaining an efficient workflow

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician credential
• Strong technical and patient nursing skills
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and assisting with surgery and dentistry
• Confidence performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic imaging
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• A desire to continue learning, growing, and expanding your technical abilities

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that genuinely enjoys working together
• Leaders who value your ideas and encourage professional growth
• Opportunities to continue building your skills through mentorship and continuing education
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them
• A culture where laughter, teamwork, and compassion are part of every day
• A workplace that believes enjoying your job is just as important as doing it well

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a hospital where you can continue growing your technical skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and knows how to have fun while providing exceptional patient care.

Apply today and discover why Animal Hospital at the Crossing is such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal Hospital at the Crossing and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.