Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician Family Pet Medical Clinic Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time $20 - $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Kennel experience Direct patient care Medication administration Veterinary experience Clinic experience Veterinary clinic experience Animal restraint Full Job Description About Us Family Pet Medical Clinic is a locally owned, family-operated, one-doctor small animal veterinary practice in South Kansas City, Missouri. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care while building lasting relationships with our clients and patients. We care for dogs, cats, and a variety of small mammals and exotic companion animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and ferrets. Our clinic offers wellness care, medical exams, surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, health certificates, client education, and preventive care. We are looking for a dependable and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician who wants to be part of a small, supportive team where technical skills are valued and utilized. Position Summary The Registered Veterinary Technician will assist the veterinarian with patient care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory work, radiology, client education, and daily clinical workflow. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, takes pride in accurate medical records, communicates well with clients and team members, and wants to work in a family-owned practice environment. Because we are a smaller clinic, every team member plays an important role in patient care, client service, and overall clinic operations.

Responsibilities Responsibilities may include:

Assisting the veterinarian with exams, treatments, procedures, surgery, and dentistry Monitoring anesthesia and recovering surgical and dental patients Performing venipuncture and catheter placement Running in-house laboratory testing Preparing and assisting with digital radiographs Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian Preparing prescriptions, discharge instructions, and client education materials Educating clients on medications, preventive care, post-operative care, and follow-up recommendations Safely handling and restraining dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals Maintaining accurate and complete medical records Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, dentistry, and kennels Supporting the veterinarian and team with daily patient flow Helping maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment Qualifications Required Registered Veterinary Technician license or current eligibility for RVT credentialing Previous veterinary clinic experience Strong animal handling and patient care skills Ability to communicate professionally with clients and team members Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented Ability to work well in a small team environment Willingness to assist in multiple areas of the clinic as needed Preferred Experience with anesthesia monitoring Experience with dental procedures and surgical preparation Experience with digital radiology Experience with in-house diagnostics Experience with ezyVet or other veterinary practice management software Comfort working with small mammals or exotic companion animals Interest in client education and long-term patient care Why Join Family Pet Medical Clinic? At Family Pet Medical Clinic, you will be more than just another employee. You will be part of a local, family-owned veterinary clinic where your work directly impacts the patients, clients, and team around you. We are looking for someone who takes pride in quality patient care, enjoys using their technical skills, communicates clearly, and wants to be part of a dependable and compassionate veterinary team.

Pay:

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Employee discount License reimbursement

License/Certification:

Certificate of Registration (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Kansas City, MO 64145 (Required)

Work Location:

In person