Emergency Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Pet discounts

CE allowance

Mental wellness support

Job summary

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital in Anderson, IN is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our full-service practice. You will work with a skilled team in a fast-paced environment and provide high-quality care for a wide range of cases.

The role offers opportunities to develop clinical skills with advanced diagnostics, procedures, and collaboration, supporting pets and their families. We value mentorship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

VTNE eligibility

Strong clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CVT/LVT/RVT certification

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.

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.

Benefits

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

• 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
• Discover Additional Benefits| VCA (vcacareers.com)

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!

Location

3255 North State Road 9, Anderson, IN 46012

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

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.

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.