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Description & Requirements
🐾 Veterinary Technician
Full-Time | Sioux Falls, SD
💰 $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
All City Pet Care West is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our growing small animal practice. We recently relocated into a state-of-the-art hospital, doubling our space, upgrading our equipment, and expanding our team.
This is an exciting time to join a hospital that is investing in both high-quality medicine and a strong, supportive team culture.
🏥 About the Hospital
- Newly built, modern veterinary facility with updated equipment and expanded space
- Growing doctor team (currently 5, expanding to 6-8 DVMs)
- Small animal practice (dogs & cats)
- Recipient of the NVA Chairman’s Award for outstanding performance and culture
- Tenured, award-winning leadership team with a strong focus on development
- Monthly and quarterly team meetings with team-building and growth conversations
💼 What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
- Monitor anesthesia and support surgical and dental procedures
- Perform laboratory testing and operate diagnostic equipment (radiographs, lab machines)
- Place IV catheters, administer medications, and provide nursing care
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient histories
- Support patient care from intake through recovery
- Educate clients on treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up
🌟 What Makes This Role Different
- Brand new hospital growth phase — opportunity to help shape the future of the practice
- Technicians are trusted, empowered, and highly utilized in patient care
- Strong emphasis on professional and personal development
- A team that blends tenured experience with new energy, creating a collaborative environment
? What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program (required)
- Strong technical skills and ability to work independently
- A self-starter who can multitask in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to exceptional patient care
- Positive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to contribute ideas
🕒 Schedule
- Full-Time
- Hospital hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Rotating Saturdays: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Shifts may begin as early as 7:00 AM
- Schedule will vary based on doctor rotation
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation based on experience, skill level, and credentialing
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
🌟 Why Join All City Pet Care West?
We’re proud of the culture we’ve built. Our team is welcoming, collaborative, and genuinely invested in each other’s success. With strong leadership, award-winning