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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