Creve Coeur Animal Hospital·Creve Coeur, Missouri
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures while providing attentive nursing care for a variety of small and exotic animals. Responsible for diagnostic testing, medication administration, and educating clients on preventive care and follow-up instructions.
Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant! Position DetailsRole: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: Competitive and based on experience, skills, and credentialsSchedule: Flexible weekly schedule with rotating Saturdays Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Scheduled lunch breaks, six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant position where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and every day brings something new? Creve Coeur Animal Hospital may be the perfect fit. Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, motivated veterinary professional to join our busy, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital in West County St. Louis. This opportunity is open to Licensed Veterinary Technicians and experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least two years of hands-on clinical experience. Our team provides high-quality care for dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles. With such a wide variety of patients and cases, you'll have plenty of opportunities to use your current skills, build new ones, and make a meaningful difference for pets and the families who love them. We work hard, support one another, celebrate our successes, and genuinely enjoy what we do. If you're looking for a team that values collaboration, initiative, and professional growth, we'd love to meet you. Why Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Love It Here Six-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high-quality medicine Opportunity to work with dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles Supportive team that values your knowledge, ideas, and contributions Hands-on involvement in a wide variety of medical, surgical, and diagnostic cases Leadership that encourages learning and professional development Scheduled lunch breaks and a culture that supports work-life balance Positive workplace where teammates help one another and celebrate shared successes Opportunity to grow toward licensure or continue advancing as a credentialed technician What Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Do Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures Place IV catheters and collect blood and laboratory samples Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed Perform in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic radiographs Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures Monitor anesthesia and accurately document patient vital signs Provide attentive nursing care throughout treatment and recovery Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and reptiles Maintain complete and accurate patient records Educate clients about medications, treatments, preventive care, and follow-up instructions Work closely with doctors and support staff to deliver exceptional medical care Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas What Our Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Bring At least two years of hands-on veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience Current veterinary technician license or progress toward licensure preferred Confidence with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, laboratory testing, and radiology Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance Safe, compassionate, and effective patient-handling skills Strong communication and client-education abilities Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced hospital environment Dependable attendance and punctuality Positive attitude and willingness to help teammates Genuine interest in continued learning and professional growth The Extras You'll Actually Feel A team that respects your experience and trusts you to use your skills Variety that keeps each day interesting and gives you room to grow Opportunities to strengthen your knowledge of exotic and small-animal medicine Scheduled lunch breaks that give you time to reset during the day Coworkers who step in, support one another, and celebrate wins together Leadership that recognizes great patient care starts with a supported team The satisfaction of providing thoughtful, high-quality medicine in an AAHA-accredited hospital Benefits You Can't Beat Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set, credentials, and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits 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/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital that values your knowledge, encourages your growth, and treats its team with respect, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is such a rewarding place to continue building your veterinary career. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Creve Coeur Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.
Requires at least two years of hands-on clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant. A current veterinary technician license or progress toward licensure is preferred, along with proficiency in IV placement and anesthesia monitoring.
Market context
In Missouri, dental roles are often competitive because practices look for licensed DDS or DMD candidates who can balance patient care, efficiency, and continuity in a local patient base. This posting is open to both experienced practitioners and new graduates, and the benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401K, mentorship, and a continuing education allowance. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, confirm the mentorship structure and CE details during screening.
