Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

CE allowance

401(k) with match

Pet care discounts

Lyra mental health support

Nationwide transfer opportunities

Paid vacation/sick/parental/bereavment

Job summary

VCA Paw Prints Animal Hospital in Lafayette, IN seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice. You will perform venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, exams, surgical assistance, dentistry, lab work, and patient recovery in a compassionate, community-focused setting.

We value teamwork and offer mentorship, top benefits, and opportunities across VCA hospitals. Full-time schedule: 4x10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• RVT certification or VTNE eligibility is required.
• Strong clinical skills in small animal care and diagnostics.
• Ability to work 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

RVT readiness

Team player

Clinical skills

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

• 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.

Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.

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.