What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at vca?
VCA Marshall Animal Hospital is expanding their Patient Care team and seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician! Schedule: Full-time position, typically 4 x 10-hour shifts. Interested in 5x8s? We are happy to provide flexible scheduling. Compensation: $23 - 25 /hr and starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. About Our Hospital: VCA Marshall Animal Hospital is a primary care practice located in beautiful Calhoun County, Michigan. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service, practicing gold standard medicine, and fostering a strong sense of teamwork. Our hospital is known for its unique and cohesive culture that celebrates both individual and team successes daily, as we work closely together to be the best we can be. We take pride in our focus on low-stress handling to ensure happy visits and staff safety, the use of hands-free radiology, and our strong emphasis on learning and training opportunities for all team members. Our approach centers on providing care tailored to each patient and their family. What You’ll Do: Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care through all life stages. Perform technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, radiology, phlebotomy, and dentistry. Support DVMs in diagnostic and treatment plans, including advanced procedures. Educate clients on preventative care and treatment options. Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture. Plus more! What We’re Looking For: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) or eligible for licensure. Passion for patient advocacy, Fear Free techniques, client education, and teamwork. Strong technical skills and willingness to learn and grow. We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! 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 Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. Location: 713 Brewer St, Marshall, MI 49068 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.