What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Veterinary Technician at VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital
About Our Hospital
At VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital, you’ll join a collaborative 5-doctor team focused on general practice and preventive care.
We pride ourselves on strong technician utilization, a supportive leadership team, and a positive, team-oriented culture.
At VCA, we’re 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, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Role
As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care and creating a positive client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships, is passionate about patient care, and is eager to grow within a supportive team.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-operative recovery
- Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM
- Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical records
- And more!
What We’re Looking For
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- A curious, lifelong learner eager to grow in a dynamic and fulfilling career
- A team player with a passion for pets and high-quality care
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Compensation
Pay is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
Health & Well-being
- Access to mental health and wellness resources (Headspace, Lyra Health, and more)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time
Professional Development
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- WOOF University – abundant virtual CE opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Explore additional benefits: Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)
Schedule
Full-time, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Apply Today
If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact as part of a supportive team, we’d love to connect with you.
Location: 1480 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI 54650
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