VCA Animal Hospitals·Hannibal, Missouri
The role involves assisting with surgical procedures, performing dental cleanings, and administering medications and treatments. Additionally, the technician is responsible for running diagnostics and educating clients on pet care plans.
Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available About Our Hospital VCA Advanced Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow. Why You’ll Love Working Here Supportive and collaborative team culture Hands-on learning opportunities Career growth pathways into technician roles Meaningful work helping pets and families About VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. The Role As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion. What You’ll Do Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics Place catheters and support patient treatments Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up What We’re Looking For Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE Strong technical and clinical skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to high-quality patient care Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Continuing education and internal development programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Compensation $18.00 – $24.00/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE. Strong clinical skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are required.
Market context
Veterinary technician openings in Missouri are often driven by ongoing demand for animal care support in clinics and hospitals. This role is competitive because employers typically want hands-on veterinary experience, safe animal handling, and familiarity with common disease states plus DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight one year of experience and any safety or clinical workflow training.