Veterinary Technician

at VCA Animal Hospitals

Record last updated: 6/13/2026 7:20:44 PM

Current Days Open
76
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$20.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
242.7
First Seen
7/17/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$20.00 (Hourly)
6/13/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
6/13/2026

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Full Job Description

Veterinary Technician - VCA Associates in Pet Care Animal Hospital About VCA At VCA, were passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000 hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, were committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. About VCA Associates in Pet Care Animal Hospital: We are a full-service, AAHA-accredited practice committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to companion animals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our team is passionate about patient care, client education, and continuous learning, fostering a culture where veterinary technicians are empowered to grow their skills and advance their careers. The Role As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, youll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. Youll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pets care with confidence and compassion. What Youll Do Assist with 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 Qualifications: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or eligible to transfer state license (LVT, RVT, LVMT). Commitment to high-quality patient care Compensation: Pay range is $20 - 26/hr and is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 x 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays. Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one years salary. Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses. Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next. Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses. Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumbs. Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs. Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services. Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. Apply Today: If youre looking to grow your career and fully utilize your technical skills in a supportive environment, wed love to connect with you. Location: 918 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189 If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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