Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Who we are

Horton Animal Hospital Northeast is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Competitive and based on experience and credentials
Schedule:
Monday–Friday shifts with rotating weekends

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 veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate

• Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
• Are You Our Kind of Veterinary Professional?
• Are your pets three-legged, lame, or blind in one eye? Do you carry dog treats with you at all times?
• If that sounds familiar, there’s a good chance you’re the veterinary professional Horton Animal Hospital Northeast has been looking for.

We’re a well-established, five-doctor hospital looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We’re passionate about providing high-quality care to our patients and creating healthier lives for pets and their families. We also believe your career should leave room for life outside the hospital, so we offer flexible scheduling and a team environment built on collaboration and support.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• A well-established, five-doctor veterinary hospital
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Opportunities to use and expand your veterinary skills
• Ultrasound, digital radiology, laser therapy, and advanced monitoring equipment
• A team committed to high-quality patient and client care

Signature Healthy Start Plans for puppies and kittens

• Strong relationships with local rescue and animal welfare organizations
• A hospital known for “Caring For Pets Through All Stages of Life”
• A practice that has been voted “Best in Columbia” multiple times
• Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in your community

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Provide safe and compassionate animal handling and restraint

Collect thorough patient histories

Provide general nursing and patient care

Collect and prepare laboratory samples

Perform in-house laboratory testing

Assist with digital radiology and diagnostic procedures

Monitor patients under anesthesia

• Support treatment plans and daily hospital workflow
• Maintain accurate patient information and medical records
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide an excellent patient experience

What You’ll Bring

Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience

Veterinary Technician licensure welcomed

Strong animal handling and restraint skills

Comfort with laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures

Experience with radiology

Experience with anesthetic monitoring

Strong communication skills

• A dependable and collaborative approach
• A passion for helping pets and their families
• A willingness to keep learning and growing
• The ability to jump in and support teammates when needed
• An appreciation for keeping a few dog treats close at hand

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Horton Animal Hospital Northeast, you’ll have access to tools and technology that help you do your best work, including ultrasound, digital radiology, laser therapy, and advanced monitoring equipment.

You’ll also be part of a hospital with strong ties to its community. We’re proud to work with organizations such as Second Chance, Animal Control, and the Central Missouri Humane Society, helping support pets who need us most.

And with flexible scheduling, you’ll have more room to build a veterinary career that works with your life—not against it.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

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 (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 or 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 veterinary technician 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 an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where you can use your skills, continue growing, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families, Horton Animal Hospital Northeast would love to meet you.

Bring your experience, compassion, and team-first attitude. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Horton Animal Hospital Northeast 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 bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.