Experienced Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Who We Are Pickens Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Four-day work weeks, no nights, weekends, or holiday hours! Experience: Prior veterinary experience required 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 Looking for the coolest job in town? One with four-day work weeks, no nights or weekends, and a team that actually likes coming to work? Pickens Animal Hospital is looking to add an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to our fantastic team. If you already have some veterinary experience and want to keep growing, we’d love to meet you. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to great patient care. That’s why we focus on a positive clinic culture, a schedule that supports real work-life balance, and a team where people truly appreciate each other. Why You’ll Love It Here Four-day work weeks that give you more time for life outside the clinicNo nights, weekends, or holiday hours A positive, supportive culture where laughing on the job is encouraged (life is short; smile while you still have teeth!)A team that asks for help and offers it freelyRoom to grow and learn, then learn and grow some moreA workplace where appreciating each other is how we work every day, not just a motivational poster on the wallThe chance to put your veterinary technician skills to work every dayBenefits that support both body and mind What You’ll Do Provide compassionate, hands-on care for patients throughout their visitSafely restrain and handle patients during exams, treatments, and proceduresAssist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments based on your experience and trainingCollect samples and help with lab work, radiographs, and other diagnosticsHelp with surgical and dental procedures, including patient prep and monitoring, as your role and credentials allowEducate clients on care instructions, medications, and preventive careKeep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready to goSupport your teammates and help keep the day running smoothly What You’ll Bring Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician (required)Veterinary technician licensure is welcome but not requiredComfort with patient handling, restraint, and basic clinical skillsClear, friendly communication with clients and teammatesA team-first attitude, with a willingness to ask for help and offer itA desire to keep learning and growing in your vet tech careerA good sense of humor and a positive attitude Financial Benefits Benefits You Can’t Beat A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support ProgramReferral 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 OffFree or discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramState veterinary technician license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesContinuing education allowanceUniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount program Join Our Team! Are you the experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician we’ve been looking for? Fantastic! Bring your skills, your heart, and your sense of humor to a team that will have your back. Apply today and join the team at Pickens Animal Hospital! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Pickens 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.