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Who we are: Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!

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What We Offer

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Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is growing, and we’re looking to add a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to our ER family. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with a primarily daytime schedule that keeps your evenings free.

In emergency medicine, no two days are ever the same. Our team works side by side to provide exceptional emergency and critical care to pets when they need us most and to support their families through stressful moments. If you’re dependable, motivated, compassionate, and eager to learn, you’ll fit right in.

✓A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

✓401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

✓Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

✓529 Savings Plan

✓Tuition Support Program

✓Referral bonus program

✓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 or discounted lab work for all employee pets

✓Pet discounts on services and products

✓Pet food discount program

✓Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

✓State veterinary technician license reimbursement

✓VTNE exam fee reimbursement

✓Professional development opportunities

✓Continuing education allowance

✓Uniform allowance

✓Six paid holidays (full-time only)

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Employee discount program

Daytime hours in the ER. Typical shifts run 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rare in emergency medicine.
Full-time or part-time. Choose the schedule that fits your life, with full benefits available to full-time team members.
Room to learn. Experience is preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
A launchpad for your career. This role is an excellent fit for veterinary technology students looking for hands-on experience, pre-veterinary students interested in emergency medicine, and anyone wanting to build skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Hands-on emergency skills. As a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant here, you’ll be part of triage, IV catheter placement, radiographs, and hospitalized patient care.
A team that has your back. We’re supportive and team-oriented, and your skills and hard work truly matter here.

Responsibilities

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→Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with patient care
→Triage and admit emergency patients
→Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
→Monitor hospitalized patients and record vitals
→Administer medications and treatments as directed
→Take diagnostic radiographs
→Enter charges and help keep patient flow moving
→Communicate with compassion and clarity to clients during stressful situations

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant preferred, ideally in emergency or small animal practice
Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and radiographs preferred
A strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude
Compassion for pets and their families, especially in urgent situations
Eagerness to learn and grow in emergency medicine
Ability to stay calm, focused, and team-minded in a fast-paced setting
Availability for a weekend rotation, which can be every other weekend
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

If you’re ready for an exciting career helping pets and people in emergency medicine, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant or a student eager to build your skills, Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country has a place for you on our ER team.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.