Description
Veterinary Technician
Hometown Veterinary Hospital
Springfield, MO
Full-time: 4-day work week | no weekends!
Availability needed-6:45a-6:00p
Who We Are
At Hometown Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the pets of southwest Missouri. As a four-doctor practice, we provide both primary and urgent care services for dogs and cats, backed by a wide range of diagnostics and treatments.
Our mission is simple: to help clients make informed healthcare decisions for their pets—because their family is our family.
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team and help us provide exceptional care to pets and their families.
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in patient care and client communication. Your responsibilities will include:
- Handling and safely restraining animals during exams and procedures
- Collecting samples, drawing blood, and administering injections
- Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed
- Performing diagnostic tests, radiographs, and record-keeping
- Monitor and care for animals before and after surgery
- Providing client education and support with compassion and clarity
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinic environment
- Supporting and mentoring teammates to foster a positive, collaborative culture
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds
- Follow protocols and procedures with consistency and fairness
- Demonstrate empathy and professionalism in all interactions
- Cross-train and provide support in the receptionist role as needed
What We’re Looking For
- RVT preferred; or minimum 2 years of veterinary experience with growing responsibility
- Strong technical skills and the ability to work independently when needed
- Compassion and empathy for both pets and people
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
- A willingness to support, mentor, and grow with your team
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting
- Enthusiasm for learning and personal growth
Growth and Development:
We are committed to supporting your growth through:
- Thrive U: free CE library and learning opportunities
- Interactive leadership workshops
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We are a team that values integrity, compassion, and collaboration. We don’t cut corners, and we foster a positive work culture that’s built into our core values—not just printed on a poster. If you’re hardworking, adaptable, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
- Competitive pay starting at $16/hr-Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growth
- Pre-tax savings plan for commuter expenses
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family-forming journey
- Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $16/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.