What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Location: 6303 Parkview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
At VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital, we’re more than just a team — we’re a family of veterinary professionals who love what we do. Our hospital has been proudly serving the Kalamazoo community for years, offering personalized care and building lasting relationships with pets and their people.
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who is ready to grow in a supportive, fun, and collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about patient care, love working in a team that values learning and laughter, and want to make a difference every day — we’d love to meet you!
Compensation: $20 - 25/hr and pay is determined by license, skillset, and experience.
Schedule: Full-time, 4 x 10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.
Benefits of Joining VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital:
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to Headspace app
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
- Growing network of onsite social workers
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
What You’ll Do:
You’ve worked hard to build your skills and experience, and we want you to use everything you’ve learned to make a difference each day. Here’s a glimpse into how you’ll contribute to our team’s success:
Pre-anesthetic prep, induction, monitoring, and recovery
Maintain aseptic technique and assist with surgical prep, instrument handling, and post-op care
Confidently manage drug classifications, dosages, routes, and contraindications
Perform dental charting, cleaning, polishing, and assist in extractions
Capture high-quality diagnostic images using proper positioning and safety protocols
Conduct hematology, urinalysis, cytology, fecal exams, and operate lab equipment
Triage patients, assist with CPR (using RECOVER guidelines), and support fluid therapy and pain management
Guide pet parents on nutrition, vaccines, parasite control, and chronic disease management
Provide clear discharge instructions and communicate with empathy during emotional moments
Join us and take advantage of VCA’s nationwide network of hospitals, continuing education opportunities, and a culture that empowers you to do your best work every day. Apply today and see why our team loves what they do!
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
Salary : $20 - $25