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Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$22–28/hrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$22–28/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a Veterinary Technician. VCA Cedar Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join their Patient Care Team. This role involves working closely with veterinarians to provide high-quality patient care, assisting with medical procedures, and educating clients on pet care plans. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and focuses on combining quality medicine with genuine compassion.

Key focus areas include Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery, Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs, and Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.

Important skills include Anesthesia Monitoring, Anesthesia Recovery, Dental Cleanings, Dental Charting, Dental Radiographs, and Administer Medications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Anesthesia MonitoringAnesthesia RecoveryDental CleaningsDental ChartingDental RadiographsAdminister MedicationsAdminister VaccinesAdminister TreatmentsCollect SamplesRun in-House DiagnosticsPlace CathetersSupport Patient TreatmentsEducate Clients on Care PlansEducate Clients on MedicationsEducate Clients on Follow-Up

Qualifications

Veterinary Technician

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

VCA Cedar Animal Hospital is expanding our Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician !

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available

About Our Hospital

VCA Cedar Animal Hospital has proudly cared for pets and the people who love them for more than three decades. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we combine quality medicine with genuine compassion to create an exceptional experience for every patient and client.

The Role

As a Veterinary Technician , you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.

What You’ll Do

  • Assistwith surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery

  • Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs

  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments

  • Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics

  • Place catheters and support patient treatments

  • Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid parental leave

  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra

  • Continuing education and internal development programs

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Compensation

$22.00 – $28.00/hour

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.

Location: 3604 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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