Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Join the Green Summit Animal Clinic Team – Where Compassion Meets Excellence

For over 20 years, Green Summit Animal Clinic has proudly served the pets and families of Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care and building lasting relationships with our clients. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare that enhances the lives of our patients and supports the families who love them.

We believe that great veterinary care goes hand-in-hand with client education. Many pet owners may feel unsure or overwhelmed when it comes to their pet’s health—and we’re here to change that. Our entire team is committed to making veterinary visits as clear, comfortable, and convenient as possible.

At Green Summit, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and care. Our veterinarians and support staff treat every pet as if they were their own. Through ongoing education and investment in cutting-edge technology, we stay ahead of the curve and bring the best possible care to every patient, every time.

Make a meaningful impact—join Green Summit Animal Clinic today.

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Job Description

Are you a motivated veterinary technician who enjoys working in a team-focused environment, providing quality patient care, and continuing to grow your skills? We’re looking for a dependable, positive team member who is passionate about animal health, client communication, and delivering excellent veterinary care.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current skills or take the next step in your veterinary career, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow through virtual training, hands-on experiences, and continuing education. We value team members who take initiative, welcome feedback, and enjoy working together to create a positive hospital environment.

What You’ll Do

As a veterinary technician, you’ll play an important role in supporting our veterinary team and providing compassionate care to patients throughout their visit. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely restraining and handling animals using low-stress techniques.
• Triaging incoming patients and recognizing changes in patient condition.
• Collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples.
• Performing in-house laboratory testing and assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Positioning patients and capturing diagnostic radiographs; dental radiography experience is a plus.
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of medical stability.
• Administering medications and monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting the veterinary team with surgical procedures.
• Reviewing medical records, accurately documenting patient histories, and communicating treatment plans to clients.
• Supporting efficient hospital flow while maintaining high standards of patient safety and veterinary care.

Qualifications

• What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a veterinary technician who brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least one year of veterinary experience preferred; CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and daily veterinary hospital operations.

• Confidence in sample collection, laboratory processing, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesia monitoring.

• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and weekend availability.

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the veterinary team.

• A willingness to receive constructive feedback and continually develop technical skills.

• Why Join Our Team?

• We believe great veterinary care starts with a supportive team and a commitment to learning. You’ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge, build confidence in your role, and develop professionally through interactive training and continued development.

• This position involves working around animals and may include exposure to unpleasant odors, loud noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

• If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and enthusiasm to a team that values quality veterinary care, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

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 background check.

• *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/.