Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals

Last Updated: 6/11/2026 7:30:42 AM

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Current Days Open
28
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$21.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$27.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
81.5
First Seen
2/12/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$21.00 (Hourly)
6/11/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$28.00 (Hourly)
6/26/2026

Full Job Description

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we believe that pets are family and we are dedicated to providing world-class veterinary medicine with compassionate care. We are currently seeking passionate Veterinary Technicians to join our growing teams across Minnesota. Whether you are an experienced veterinary technician or a recent veterinary technician graduate, looking to continue growing your career in veterinary medicine, we would love to connect with you. Why Join VCA? At VCA, youll be supported by a collaborative team that values your growth, well-being, and career development. Our hospitals offer opportunities to work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff in environments focused on exceptional patient care and client service. We Offer: Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling options Full-time and part-time opportunities available Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off and holiday pay Continuing education support and career development Access to VCAs network of hospitals and resources Employee assistance program and wellness support Generous pet care discounts Check out more of our benefits at vcacareers.com Locations: We are hiring for multiple VCA Animal Hospital locations throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro and surrounding communities. Join Our Veterinary Team As A: Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) What Were Looking For: Passion for patient care and client communication Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and multitasking skills Commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care Schedule: Flexible scheduling Full-time and part-time opportunities available Compensation: $21 - 27/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Ready to Join Our Team? If you are looking to grow your career in veterinary medicine with a team that values collaboration, compassion, and high-quality medicine, we encourage you to express interest today! VCA Animal Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. 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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