Veterinary Technician - Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center

PetVet Care Centers' Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our growing veterinary team in Sturgis, South Dakota. We're seeking a compassionate, skilled Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center in Sturgis, South Dakota, offers a unique combination of small animal and equine services, where a versatile team delivers high-quality care across species.

Why Join Us:

At our hospital, technicians are valued members of the medical team and are encouraged to utilize their skills in anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory procedures, patient treatments, and client education. We offer:

• Full-time, consistent scheduling
• Supportive and team-focused culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• A growing hospital with a strong commitment to patient care
• Access to the incredible outdoor lifestyle of the Black Hills region

If you're looking for a practice where your contributions matter and where you can grow professionally while making a difference for pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Equine experience is required
• Must be willing and able to work with small animals (experience not required)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Preferably experienced with all animals
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred

Schedule

• Looking for Full-time but also open to Part-time (20-29 hours per week).
• Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM, with rotating on call schedule for ERs and some weekend hours. This year we are open 3 Saturdays and each tech works one.
• Hours tend to decrease in the fall/winter.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources