About the role
Who we are
Carthage Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Part-time
Salary
Competitive hourly wage based on experience and licensure
Schedule
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays
Experience
Prior veterinary assistant experience or veterinary technician licensure
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 (full-time only); up to three weeks of paid parental leave (full-time only); 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 (full-time only), an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
- Looking for a part-time vet tech or assistant role where you can grow professionally, keep your evenings and weekends free, and actually have fun at work?
- What’s better than being cool? Working at Carthage Animal Hospital! We’re looking for a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team, and we’d love for it to be you.
- Here, you’re encouraged to grow professionally and be (and care for) the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy team is essential to comprehensive patient care, so we’ve built a positive clinic culture and a schedule that supports real work-life balance.
- No nights, no weekends, no holidays, and regular lunch breaks. If that sounds like a breath of fresh air, keep reading.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians / Assistants Love It Here
- No nights, weekends, or holidays, so your time off is truly yours
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Lunch breaks on the reg, because you deserve to recharge
- A positive, supportive clinic culture where your growth and well-being matter
- A team that celebrates birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events, because they’re important
- A place where having fun is part of the job. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong!
- Encouragement to grow professionally and to help your teammates grow, too
What You’ll Do
As our Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you’ll:
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients as part of a collaborative veterinary team
- Support our doctors and teammates throughout the day to keep the hospital running smoothly
- Listen to clients (yes, even as they explain why their cat or dog is the best one that ever lived) and help them feel heard and supported
- [Add specific clinical duties, e.g., patient restraint, lab work, radiographs, dental, anesthesia monitoring]
- Share your knowledge and encourage the professional growth of those around you
- Bring positive energy that makes every day better for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience as a veterinary assistant, or current licensure as a veterinary technician. Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.
- A genuine love for animals and the people who love them
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, client-focused attitude
- A team-first mindset and a willingness to help wherever needed
- A desire to keep learning and growing in your career
- A great sense of humor and an appreciation for a team that likes to have fun
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
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!
Have we piqued your interest yet? If so, awesome! If you’re a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a part-time role with great hours, a fun and supportive team, and room to grow, we want to hear from you. Apply today so we can get the party started!
Apply today and join the team at Carthage Animal Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Carthage Animal Hospital 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 exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.