Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Practice Partners
$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.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Veterinary Practice Partners is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Best Care Pet Hospital location in Sioux Falls. This is a part-time position paying $18–$21 per hour based on experience, with a schedule of 30–40 hours weekly: Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, plus Saturday mornings 9 AM–12 PM.
You'll support veterinarians across the full spectrum of patient care—from exams and surgery to anesthesia and recovery—while handling animals safely and communicating clearly with clients about their pet's care and status. The role includes technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV placement, as well as maintaining medical records, keeping treatment areas stocked and clean, and ensuring compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety protocols.
Best Care Pet Hospital is AAHA-accredited and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. They emphasize both clinical excellence and hospitality, offering services in wellness medicine, advanced care, and general surgery. The position requires current LVT certification, solid knowledge of common disease states, and the ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and professional development opportunities.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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