Job Description

Who we are

Gateway Pet Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: From $20/hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: 8:30 am - 5 pm. Saturdays required, 10 am - 6 pm.

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 discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a veterinary team that values your ideas, encourages you to think creatively, and genuinely believes we’re better together?

We’re building something special at Gateway Pet Hospital, and this is your chance to be part of it. We’re looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who brings critical thinking, creative ideas, and a drive to keep learning and improving. At Gateway Pet Hospital, your opinions matter, and your ideas are heard. We appreciate the unique perspective every team member brings to our hospital, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect aren’t just talking points—they’re how we work every day.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Be part of a team built around a "better together" philosophy
• Enjoy flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Work with no nights, on-call shifts, or holidays
• Share your ideas and know your opinions are valued
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings that encourage open communication and collaboration
• Receive mentoring and support as you grow and advance your veterinary career
• Use your veterinary skills to make a positive impact in your community
• Enjoy occasional coffee runs and meals on us
• Grab a drink or snack from our always-stocked fridge
• Work with a team that genuinely supports having a great life outside the hospital

What You’ll Do

• Anticipate the needs of our DVM team to promote efficiency and teamwork
• Provide skilled, compassionate support during patient care and treatment
• Take ownership of tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes
• Ask for help when needed and offer support to teammates
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others
• Explore different areas of veterinary medicine to broaden your skill set
• Participate in weekly and monthly team meetings
• Communicate openly and collaborate with veterinarians and support staff
• Contribute ideas that improve patient care, hospital workflows, and the team experience
• Maintain a positive and supportive approach, even during busy days

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Strong veterinary patient care and technical skills
• Creative thinking and the confidence to share your ideas
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• A positive, supportive, and team-focused approach
• The ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff
• Confidence to own tasks and responsibilities
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
• A desire to share your knowledge and support the growth of your teammates
• An eagerness to learn, grow, and explore new areas of veterinary medicine
• A commitment to teamwork, mutual respect, and high-quality patient care

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral 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 Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor TechLife, our company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Ready to join a veterinary team where your ideas, skills, and contributions matter? Apply today and help us continue building something special at Gateway Pet Hospital. We look forward to seeing the difference you’ll make in the lives of pets, their owners, and our team!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Gateway Pet 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.