Experienced Veterinary Technician
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Who we are: Northwoods Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant!
What We Offer
~2 min readAt Northwoods Veterinary Hospital, we’re a 2.5-doctor small animal practice in Athol, Idaho, known for our supportive culture and high-quality medicine.
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who’s passionate about patient care, client service, and teamwork, and who’s excited to join a team that truly enjoys working together. If that sounds like you, you may have just found your home.
- Predictable scheduling and respect for your time
- No nights and no major holidays
- A supportive environment where questions are welcome and growth is expected
- Mentorship and training so you can keep leveling up
- A close-knit small animal team that truly enjoys working together
- Triage patients and take thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection, based on your experience and training
- Take high-quality radiographs and run in-house lab work, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecals
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient prep, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
- Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care, and document everything accurately in the medical record
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant (required); veterinary technician licensure is welcome but not required
- Solid technical skills, such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, lab work, and radiology, based on your experience
- Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery, plus experience assisting in surgery
- Excellent patient handling skills, with a focus on low-stress or Fear Free techniques
- Clear, compassionate communication with clients and team members
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A positive, team-first mindset and a commitment to continued learning and growth
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who loves patient care, values a team that has your back, and wants to keep growing, we’d love to meet you. Sound like your kind of place? Apply today and let’s talk!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Northwoods Veterinary 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.
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About this job
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 31, 2026
- Last seen
- November 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- November 5, 2026
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