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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Company Description

  • LVTs joining our team can take advantage of a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 or relocation assistance of up to $2,000***

Since 1979, West Villa Animal Hospital has cared for dogs and cats in Kearney, Nebraska and the surrounding area. We are a progressive, fast-paced small-animal practice and a Fear Free Certified hospital! Our veterinary technician team supports wellness, urgent and emergency care, surgery, ultrasound, digital full-body radiology, and in-house diagnostics. Dependable teammates pitch in, communicate openly, and treat every patient like family.

Bring your experience or launch your career with us at West Villa Animal Hospital! You will have access to virtual and hands-on training, continuing education, tuition assistance, and room to grow into clinical or leadership responsibilities. This full-time licensed vet tech opportunity offers competitive compensation based on experience. Our extensive benefits package include health, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance; 401(k) matching; HSA/FSA options; paid vacation and sick time; paid parental and bereavement leave; and more. Our Monday - Friday schedule, Saturday mornings, and closed Sundays support genuine work-life balance.

If you are searching for a rewarding veterinary technician job in Kearney, you can build a meaningful career here- without giving up the life you want outside the hospital. Bring your voice, clinical skill, and love for the human-animal bond to West Villa Animal Hospital. Join a team where veterinary technicians are trusted, supported, and encouraged to lead.

Check out our website for more details, or read more about us on our hospital profile!

Job Description

  • Triage incoming patients and provide thoughtful veterinary technician nursing care for stable and complex cases.
  • Use low-stress, Fear Free handling and safe restraint techniques.
  • Collect and process blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples using in-house diagnostics.
  • Position patients and capture high-quality digital radiographs; dental radiography skills are a plus.
  • Prepare surgical patients, assist doctors, and manage anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
  • Administer medications and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
  • Explain treatment plans clearly, strengthening client trust and compliance.
  • Support hospital flow, mentor teammates as your confidence grows, and help elevate patient care.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • A licensed veterinary technician, 1 year experience preferred but not required.
    • We are open to considering recently graduated students as well as those who have recently passed the VTNE with minimal experience!
  • An LVT who pairs strong technical skills with compassion and curiosity.
  • A veterinary technician who communicates precisely with clients and teammates.
  • A reliable, positive self-starter who arrives prepared and welcomes constructive feedback.
  • A licensed vet tech with knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, anesthesia, and hospital workflow.
  • Availability for some Saturday morning shifts.
  • A tech who wants mentorship, ongoing learning, and future leadership opportunities.
Additional Information

  • LVTs joining our team can take advantage of a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 or relocation assistance of up to $2,000***

Pay Range: Offers begin at $18/hr. for licensed techs with minimal experience and increase with level of experience.

We Offer Our Staff

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

  • Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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