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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT)
Tallgrass Veterinary Hospital | Concordia, KS
Join a Growing Team That Loves What They Do!
Tallgrass Veterinary Hospital is a progressive, modern mixed animal practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for both our patients and clients. As our practice continues to grow, we're looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team.
Our caseload is approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal, giving our technicians the opportunity to work with a wide variety of species. In addition to providing comprehensive mixed animal medicine, we are a regional referral hospital for small animal orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and advanced large animal cases. If you're looking for a position where you'll continue learning, develop advanced technical skills, and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As an RVT/CVT at Tallgrass Veterinary Hospital, you'll play an essential role in patient care by:
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, and treatment plans
- Performing digital radiography and assisting with diagnostic imaging
- Monitoring anesthesia and assisting during surgical procedures
- Providing nursing care before, during, and after surgery
- Performing laboratory testing and accurately documenting results
- Placing and maintaining intravenous catheters
- Caring for hospitalized and critical patients
- Working with a variety of species, including dogs, cats, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and occasional exotic animals
- Educating clients and supporting them throughout their pets' care
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and client service
- Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to continue learning
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of veterinary technician experience
- Experience with both small and large animal medicine
- Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, radiology, and critical care
Benefits
We value our team and invest in their success by offering:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Continuing education allowance and CE opportunities
- Professional license reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet care discount
- $2,000 relocation bonus
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Concordia, Kansas
- Work Setting: In person
Applicants must be able to commute to or relocate to Concordia, KS before beginning employment.
If you're looking for a career where you'll work alongside experienced veterinarians, gain exposure to advanced referral cases, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Concordia, KS 66901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Concordia, KS 66901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22