Veterinary Technician

OUTPATIENT CARE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Petal Animal Clinic
Do you love the exam room? Do you enjoy educating clients, building relationships, and helping pets receive excellent preventive and outpatient care?
Petal Animal Clinic in Petal, MS, is looking for an Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician to join our team.
This position is designed for a technician who enjoys client interaction, wellness care, sick visits, follow-ups, patient education, and working closely with veterinarians in the exam room.
If you are a technician who likes to stay busy, anticipates what the doctor needs, communicates well with clients, and takes pride in providing excellent patient care—we want to hear from you!
WHY PETAL ANIMAL CLINIC?
Petal Animal Clinic is a progressive veterinary hospital offering:
• General practice
• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Dentistry
• Surgical services
• Boarding, grooming, daycare

Our technicians are utilized to their fullest potential and have opportunities to perform their skills including:
• Venipuncture and laboratory diagnostics
• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
• Radiology
• Anesthesia and surgical support

We have proudly served Petal and the surrounding communities for 45 years and are committed to progressive medicine, continuing education, teamwork, and professional growth.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Outpatient Care Veterinary Technician is an important part of the client and patient experience.
You will work primarily in the exam room and outpatient setting, partnering with veterinarians to keep appointments moving efficiently while providing excellent patient care and client communication.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with wellness exams, sick visits, and follow-up appointments
• Obtaining patient histories and gathering important information for the veterinarian
• Performing venipuncture, sample collection, and diagnostic testing
• Assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures
• Anticipating the veterinarian's needs during appointments
• Providing clear and compassionate client education
• Discussing preventive care, treatment recommendations, medications, and follow-up instructions
• Helping clients understand their pet's care plan
• Maintaining accurate medical records and appropriate charges
• Keeping exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for patients
• Helping maintain efficient patient flow throughout the hospital
• Communicating effectively with veterinarians, technicians, kennel technicians, and client relations
• Providing a positive, professional experience for every client and patient

⭐ WHO SHOULD APPLY?
You should apply if you:
✔ Enjoy working directly with clients and their pets
✔ Love the exam room and outpatient medicine
✔ Enjoy client education and explaining veterinary recommendations
✔ Can anticipate what a veterinarian needs without always being asked
✔ Take ownership of your patients and responsibilities
✔ Have strong technical skills and want to continue developing them
✔ Communicate clearly and professionally with both clients and coworkers
✔ Are dependable, organized, and able to multitask
✔ Work well as part of a team
✔ Can receive feedback and use it to improve
✔ Bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude to work
✔ Understand that excellent medicine includes excellent communication
✔ Want to be part of a hospital where technicians are encouraged to use their skills and grow professionally
We are especially interested in technicians who are:
CVTs or eligible for certification
• Experienced veterinary technicians
• Experienced in outpatient and general practice
• Comfortable educating clients and discussing preventive care
• Interested in growing their technical and communication skills

🚫 WHO SHOULD NOT APPLY?
This position may not be the right fit for you if:
✘ You do not enjoy working with clients or answering client questions
✘ You prefer to work primarily behind the scenes and avoid the exam room
✘ You dislike client education or discussing preventive care
✘ You need to be told what to do throughout your entire shift
✘ You frequently become overwhelmed when priorities change
✘ You have difficulty accepting coaching or constructive feedback
✘ You prefer working independently rather than as part of a team
✘ You are unwilling to help outside of your primary responsibilities when the hospital is busy
✘ You do not take ownership of patient care, medical records, or communication
✘ You are looking for a position where you can simply complete assigned tasks and go home
✘ You do not believe professionalism and positive communication are essential parts of veterinary medicine
We are looking for someone who wants to be an active, engaged member of the team—not someone who simply wants a job.
🕐 SCHEDULE
Full-Time | Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays (alternating) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No Sundays or holidays
Saturday availability is required.
💙 BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform discounts
• Vacation: 40 hours begin accruing immediately
• Sick pay: 24 hours
• Holiday pay: 8 holidays
• Employee pet benefits
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for Certified Veterinary Technicians
• License reimbursement for Certified Veterinary Technicians