Registered Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Practice PartnersGroup
Independence, MO Posted
- $21.00 to $25.00 per hour
- Full time
- Days
- GP
- Credential required
- Sign-on bonus $2,000
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off
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About this job
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $21.00-$25.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience, $2000 sign on bonus
Schedule: This is a full time position. Typical schedule is three and a half days per week, and rotating Saturdays. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Crysler Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered 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
- 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
- [one additional differentiating benefit]
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:
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is required.
- 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 Crysler Animal Hospital
Welcome to Crysler Animal Hospital, where the veterinarians treat every pet as if he or she were their own! We are a full-service veterinary hospital serving the Kansas City suburbs of Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and the surrounding areas. Our team specializes in companion animal and exotic pet care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits.
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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Listed pay $21.00 to $25.00 per hour ($43,680 to $52,000 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 10% above the Missouri median of $20.92 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
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