What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Address: 3166 29th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
VCA Woodland Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician who is passionate about veterinary medicine! If you love learning, teamwork, and making a real impact, we would love to meet you.
At VCA Woodland Animal Hospital, you’ll join a dedicated, supportive team that truly values collaboration and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality veterinary medicine tailored to each patient, while fostering a positive, welcoming work environment where every team member matters. Our culture is built on mutual respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellent patient outcomes and outstanding client experiences.
What You’ll Do:
Provide high-quality nursing care and patient monitoring
Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Support surgical and anesthetic procedures as needed
Dentals and dental radiographs
Educate and communicate effectively with clients
Maintain accurate medical records
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital environment
Plus more!
What We’re Looking For:
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT)
Strong clinical skills with a desire to continue learning
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
We offer 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 Plumb’s.
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 year’s salary.
Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Schedule: Full- time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour shifts, with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: $ 20 - 27 per hour and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.
Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you!
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 - $27