Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our full-service small animal hospital. You will work alongside an experienced veterinary team in a diverse caseload, supporting general practice and urgent care services.

We value strong technical and clinical skills, teamwork, and a commitment to high‑quality patient care. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or VTNE eligible.
• Strong technical and clinical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Skills

Strong technical and clinical skills

Excellent communication and teamwork

Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or VTNE eligible

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Northwood Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, with rotating weekends.

About Us

At VCA Northwood Animal Hospital, we are proud to provide high-quality veterinary care while creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our patients, clients, and team. We are a full-service small animal hospital offering both general practice and urgent care, allowing our team to care for a wide variety of medical and surgical cases.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced surgical suites, digital radiology, an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, hospitalization, isolation areas, and additional diagnostic and treatment tools including ultrasound and endoscopy. We provide comprehensive care ranging from wellness and preventive medicine to dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, and treatment of sick and injured pets.

We believe in treating every patient with the same compassion and attention we would want for our own pets. Our team is committed to practicing high-quality medicine, supporting one another, and continually growing our knowledge and skills.

At VCA Northwood, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside an experienced veterinary team in a full-service hospital
• Gain exposure to a diverse caseload across primary and urgent care
• Utilize a variety of advanced diagnostic, surgical, and medical capabilities
• Continue developing your clinical skills in a collaborative environment
• Make a meaningful difference for pets and the families who love them

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can grow your skills, work alongside a supportive team, and make an impact in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to have you join us.

Total Rewards

Compensation: Starting range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid parental leave

• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits

• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health

• Financial wellness tools including Vault

• Continuing Education allowance and PTO

• WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities

• Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs

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Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE

• Strong technical and clinical skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Location: 3255 North State Road 9, Anderson, IN 46012

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 vcacareors.com