Veterinary Technician jobs in Grand Forks, ND

Be part of the family at the premier general practice small animal veterinary clinic of the Red River Valley! Kindness Animal Hospital is hiring a licensed veterinary technician to join our team! We are offering a very generous sign on bonus, up to $5,000, as well as a Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm schedule: no holidays or weekends! Full or part time positions available. Full time positions (30 hours) are eligible for a robust benefits package. Hourly wage for licensed technicians is $20 per hour, DOE.

Kindness Animal Hospital was founded in 1985 and since then has worked hard to build its reputation as the premier general practice small animal veterinary clinic of the Red River Valley. We offer the very best in routine preventative healthcare for small animals along with providing advanced medical and surgical services, including orthopedics. Kindness Animal Hospital was acquired by National Veterinary Associates (NVA) in 2021 and has since experienced rapid growth and expansion in staff and services offered. The corporate ownership of NVA allows for Kindness Animal Hospital to have access to a multitude of resources and tools in the veterinary industry while allowing our local hospital leaders the autonomy to operate in the ways that best serve its clients, community and employees. Kindness Animal Hospital is passionate about serving its clients and community with the best veterinary care possible and as such, is committed to the growth, development and work-life balance of its employees.

Core Values

Kindness: We are friendly, patient, generous and considerate to one another and our clients.

Integrity: We are reliable, trustworthy, honest and responsible. We help those in need to our greatest capacity and choose to do the right thing even when it is the difficult thing.

Teamwork: We are committed to working together, understanding we are all working towards shared goals and success. We celebrate one another and our achievements.

Service Excellence: We are proud of our ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations while delivering the highest standard of care. We demonstrate servant leadership in everything we do.

Innovative Medicine: We are lifelong learners committed to growth and development, transforming the way we practice medicine to better serve the changing needs and expectations of veterinary medicine.

As a Veterinary Technician at Kindness Animal Hospital, you will: 

Demonstrate technical skills to include proper animal restraint; administration of fluids; cleaning and dressing of wounds; grooming; imaging; prepare patients for surgical procedures; administer, maintain and recover patients from anesthetic events; perform laboratory tests; perform dental procedures; assist in surgical procedures including orthopedics; fill prescriptions; other duties as assigned. 

This position will contribute to the overall goals and expectations of the practice as indicated in the full job description. 

Benefits (full benefits for 30 hours per week, partial benefits for part time):

Healthcare (United Healthcare), Dental Vision available
401K with match
Pet care/food discounts
Scrub allowance
CE Allowance (stipend days) outside of clinic, plus multiple in clinic opportunities
EAP
PTO including paid holidays 
Licensing and dues paid
Veterinary Technician License/Certification