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Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals

Kalamazoo, MIFull-time$20–25/hrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$20–25/hr
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianEligible To Sit For The VTNE

Job overview

VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a Veterinary Technician. VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their Patient Care Team. This role involves assisting veterinarians with medical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, administering medications, and educating clients on pet care. The hospital offers preventive care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics in a supportive workplace.

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.

Successful candidates bring Licensed Veterinary Technician and Eligible to Sit for VTNE. Important skills include Anesthesia Monitoring, Dental Cleanings, Charting, Radiographs, Administer Medications, and Administer Vaccines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Anesthesia MonitoringDental CleaningsChartingRadiographsAdminister MedicationsAdminister VaccinesAdminister TreatmentsCollect SamplesIn-House DiagnosticsPlace CathetersClient EducationTechnical SkillsClinical SkillsWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentCommunicationCollaborationHigh-Quality Patient Care

Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianEligible to Sit for the VTNE

Benefits

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

Full job description

Location: 6303 Parkview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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

About VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital:

At VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. We are a five-doctor small animal hospital that offers preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education while maintaining a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed.

The Role

As a Licensed 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

  • Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery

  • Perform dental cleanings, charting, andradiographs

  • Administer medications, vaccines, andtreatments

  • Collect samples and run in-housediagnostics

  • Place catheters and support patienttreatments

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

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE

  • Strong technical and clinical skills

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-pacedenvironment

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Commitment to high-quality patient care

Total Rewards

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

Compensation

$20.00 – $25.00/hour

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

Health & Well-being

  • Medical, dental, and visioninsurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid parental leave

  • Infertility and gender affirmation benefits

  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health

  • Financial wellness tools including Vault

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education allowance and PTO

  • WOOF University – extensive virtual CEopportunities

  • Opportunitiesto participate inClinical Studies programs

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We’d love to meet you—apply today.

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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