First State Urgent Vet – Newark, DE
Work where your skills truly matter. Our Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant team plays a critical role in helping pets and their people during urgent, high-need moments.
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant, your day may include:
- Triage and assessment of urgent and emergent cases
- Obtaining patient histories and assisting with client communication
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluids and IV medication administration
- Running in-house Idexx bloodwork and digital radiology
- Bandaging, wound care, and hospitalized patient care
- Monitoring patients under sedation and anesthesia
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Client education and discharge instructions
- And much more—no two days are the same!
Our Culture
We proudly follow low-stress handling protocols to keep our patients and team members safe and comfortable. We value, trust, and rely on our technical staff, so you’ll be empowered to work both independently and collaboratively. A good (and dark) sense of humor, strong work ethic, and passion for patient care are essential.
Schedule & Requirements
- Full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week)
- 10-hour shifts with ROTATING WEEKENDS
- Clinic hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 days a week
- Minimum 1-2 years of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience required
- Licensure preferred but not required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages (based on experience and licensing)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Discounts on pet services
- Provided uniforms
- Continuing education
If you’re a dedicated Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant looking for a fast-paced, environment where your skills are respected and utilized, we’d love to have you join our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 10 am to 8 pm and rotating weekends?
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, DE 19711 (Required)
Work Location: In person
