What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Veterinary Technician - VCA Associates in Pet Care Animal Hospital
About VCA
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 and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
About VCA Associates in Pet Care Animal Hospital:
We are a full-service, AAHA-accredited practice committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to companion animals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our team is passionate about patient care, client education, and continuous learning, fostering a culture where veterinary technicians are empowered to grow their skills and advance their careers.
The Role
As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.
What You’ll 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
Qualifications:
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or eligible to transfer state license (LVT, RVT, LVMT).
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Compensation: Pay range is $20 - 26/hr and is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 x 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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 and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for 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 Plumb’s.
Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Apply Today: If you’re looking to grow your career and fully utilize your technical skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to connect with you.
Location: 918 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
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 - $26