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Registered Veterinary Technician
Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years’ previous experience in veterinary medicine.
It is our desire to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients and offer the best possible service to our clients
Hours of operation: M-F 7:30a-5:30p, Saturday 8:00a-12:00p
** Rotating Saturdays **
** On call emergency calls **
We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with match
- 4 day work work (10 hour shifts)
Essential Functions:
- Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
- Be able to accurately position for radiographs
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
- Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
- Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Assist in maintaining practice equipment
- Assist veterinarian performing surgery
- Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
- Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
- Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
- Any other duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications
- Previous veterinary medicine experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Associate DVM
Barta Animal Hospital, conveniently named after Dr. Richard Barta, was opened in 1973. As a solo practitioner, Dr. Barta grew the practice and eventually built a brand-new hospital in 1997 where Barta remains today.
Now thriving as a 3 DVM, mixed animal hospital, Barta Animal Hospital is pleased to service pets of any shape and size! Dr. Cooper is Barta’s well known large animal doctor, focusing his services on obstetrics, herd health, numerous equine procedures and farm calls. He also very graciously cares for the local zoo animals regularly. Dr. Cooper has been a staple of Barta for the last 14 years and continues to serve the community alongside Dr. Erbe who focuses on small companion animals and pocket pets.
The practice is equipped with a hydraulic cattle chute, in house Idexx laboratory, digital x-ray and portable x-ray, brand new ultrasound and incoming digital dental x-ray. We have a very relaxed nature and easy-going staff.
We would love to welcome an additional Associate DVM who is interested in mixed animal medicine. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM or new graduate looking for a personalized mentorship program!
Client Services Representative
- Flexible schedule – Full or part-time
- 401K
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance – (for full-time employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays – (for full-time employment)
- Paid Time Off – (for full-time employment)
- Uniform allowance
- Pet Discount
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
- Flexible schedule – Full or part-time
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance – (for full-time employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays – (for full-time employment)
- Paid Time Off – (for full-time employment)
- Uniform allowance
- Pet Discount
- Scholarships for eligible employees to earn AVMA-CTVEA accredited Veterinary Technician Associates Degree
Kennel Technician
- Flexible schedule – Full or part-time
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance – (for full-time employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays – (for full-time employment)
- Paid Time Off – (for full-time employment)
- Uniform allowance
- Pet Discount
Love Where You Work
About Independence, KS

There are many reasons to fall in love with Independence. If you enjoy the great outdoors, Elk City State Park and Montgomery County State Park are just a few steps away. People can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and take in all that nature has to offer. For baseball fanatics, Independence is the home of Shulthis Stadium, which is well known as the home field where Mickey Mantle began his professional baseball career. If you love history, you will enjoy the official Little House on the Prairie historic site.
We welcome you to apply today and become a part of the Independence Community. See you soon at Barta Animal Hospital!