Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer match

CE allowance + paid CE time

NAVTA membership

Pet care discounts

Lyra mental health support

Paid vacation

Nationwide transfer opportunities

Job summary

VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice. You will support veterinarians in a range of medical procedures while guiding clients through their pet’s care with empathy.

We value teamwork and a mentorship-driven environment, where RVTs can fully apply their technical training and contribute to exceptional patient care across dentistry, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and labs.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician or VTNE eligible.
• Team player who wants to fully use their technical training in a mentorship-driven practice.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture & catheter placement.
• Radiology & anesthesia monitoring.
• Physical exams & patient assessment.
• Surgical prep & assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Laboratory & pharmacy work.
• Patient recovery & hospitalized patient care.

Skills

Team player

Mentorship

Technical training

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or VTNE eligible

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital, Lafayette, IN

Join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice offering primary care, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medicine with Fear Free handling techniques and a compassionate, community-focused approach.

Schedule:

Full-time, 4x10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation:

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

About Us:

VCA Paw Prints has served Lafayette for 20+ years. We're proud of our teamwork-driven culture — our technicians and front desk staff are core to every patient's care, not support staff on the side.

What You'll Do:

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.

• Venipuncture & catheter placement
• Radiology & anesthesia monitoring
• Physical exams & patient assessment
• Surgical prep & assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory & pharmacy work
• Patient recovery & hospitalized patient care

What We're Looking For:

Registered Veterinary Technician or eligible to sit for the VTNE.

Team player who wants to fully use their technical training in a supportive, mentorship-driven practice.

Top Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, vision + HSA/FSA
• CE allowance + paid CE time for RVTs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free NAVTA membership + Plumb's subscription
• Generous pet care discounts( 75 - 100% off Primary Care Services)
• Mental health support via Lyra (up to 12 free sessions/year)
• Nationwide transfer opportunities across VCA hospitals
• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

Location:

2917 Old US 231 South
Lafayette, IN 47909

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