Veterinary Technician
Best Care Pet Hospital
$18 - $21 / hour
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Description
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience
Schedule: Full-time 30 to 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:30AM-5:30 PM, Saturday 9AM-12PM
Best Care Pet Hospital is hiring a full or part -time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Best Care Pet Hospital
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Best Care Pet Hospital
Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Best Care Pet Hospital strives to provide exceptional veterinary services to pets and their owners with warm hospitality. We invest in state-of-the-art technology and modern amenities in order to offer the best veterinary service available in the industry. Some of our services include exceptional wellness medicine, advanced care and general surgery.
Our team of caring doctors have deep roots to the great state of South Dakota and want to provide superior medicine to the Dakota prairies. Our doctors provide many years of experience and training in veterinary medicine. In addition, the rest of their team of technicians, veterinary assistants, and receptionists provide compassion and hospitality to all patrons.
We are AAHA-Accredited, meaning that we go above and beyond to provide the most exceptional service in the industry for you and your pets. We are routinely evaluated to make sure that we meet the highest standards of veterinary service.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to work part-time, with hours ranging from 30 to 40 per week Monday through Friday (7:30 AM–5:30 PM) plus Saturday mornings (9 AM–12 PM). The role pays $18–$21 per hour based on experience and skills. You'll support veterinarians across patient care, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery while handling animals safely and communicating directly with clients about care instructions and patient updates. Day-to-day work includes lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, medical record management, and maintaining clean, stocked treatment areas.
This position requires current LVT certification and a solid grasp of common disease states, DEA and OSHA compliance, and hospital safety protocols. You should be comfortable restraining and handling animals with compassion and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient condition. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and emphasizes state-of-the-art technology, offering services in wellness medicine, advanced care, and general surgery.
Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan, along with professional development opportunities. Best Care Pet Hospital describes itself as committed to exceptional service and inclusive community care, with an experienced veterinary team and support staff focused on hospitality.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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