Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician at VCA Northeast Animal Hospital Schedule: Full- time opportunity with rotating Saturdays. Compensation: $ 21 - 25/hr and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. About Our Hospital VCA Northeast Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor practice providing progressive veterinary care with services including wellness medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and individualized treatment plans. We are passionate about combining high-quality medicine with a team-centered culture that supports learning and career advancement. 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 What Were Looking For Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE Strong technical and clinical skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to high-quality patient care Why Youll Love Working Here Strong technician utilizationuse your full skillset Supportive and collaborative team Opportunities for continued learning and career growth Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include: 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. Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing. Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and 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. Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one years salary. Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources. 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. About VCA At VCA, were passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With 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. Location: 1527 Michigan NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 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.