Licensed Veterinary Technician

at VCA Animal Hospitals

Record last updated: 2/20/2026 11:30:02 PM

Current Days Open
121
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$24.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
21
First Seen
7/4/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$23.00 (Hourly)
7/24/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
2/20/2026

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Full Job Description

New Hartford Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time licensed veterinary technician to join our AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in New Hartford, NY. Our experienced and compassionate team delivers top-notch veterinary medicine and service to our clients. We have a unique and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be. Our ideal candidate will have an energetic, outgoing and friendly personality, and will understand the importance of client education and communication. Salary and benefit package includes medical/dental/vision insurances, annual continuing education allowance, vacation, sick and paid holidays, 401-k with a match, generous pet discounts and more. If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary technician and practice high quality veterinary medicine, come see why we are different. We love what we do and you will too! With us, its not just a job its a way of life! New graduates welcome. Call or email us to find out more. Compensation: The pay range for this position is $24-$26/hr Why join the VCA New Hartford? We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Continuing education allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time 401(k) Full-time and Part-time positions available Why We Want You! As a member of VCA New Hartford, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals 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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