Triage Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

401(k) with match

Pet care discounts

CE allowance

License reimbursement

NAVTA membership

Mental wellness support

Job summary

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers, IN is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Triage Team. You will be the first clinical contact for emergency patients, rapidly assessing and prioritizing care to ensure timely treatment alongside our emergency veterinarians.

As a Triage VT, you'll place IV catheters when needed, communicate with anxious pet owners, and contribute to outcomes during critical moments.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT) or internship trained.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Triage as the first clinical contact for emergency patients, prioritizing care with emergency veterinarians.
• Place IV catheters on critical cases and assist pet owners to understand care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated Emergency Triage Team, where you'll play a vital role in assessing incoming emergency patients and ensuring they receive the right level of care as quickly as possible.

Compensation

Starting range is $22 - 30/hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Schedule

Full-time opportunity, Overnight/3rd shift, 3 x 12 hour shifts.

What You’ll Do

As a Triage Veterinary Technician, you'll be the first clinical point of contact for pets arriving in our Emergency Department. Every shift is different. You'll use your technical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to rapidly assess patients, prioritize care, and work alongside our emergency veterinarians to ensure every pet receives timely treatment.

Whether you're evaluating a patient in respiratory distress, placing an IV catheter on a critical case, or helping reassure an anxious pet owner, your skills will directly impact patient outcomes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine every shift.
• Work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and specialty teams.
• Expand your technical skills through mentorship and ongoing training.
• Build confidence in a collaborative, supportive environment that values teamwork and continuous learning.
• Make a meaningful difference during some of the most critical moments in a pet's life.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT) or internship trained.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment

Benefits of Joining the VCA AVCC

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
• Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for RVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with corporate match
• Pet care discounts (40-100%)
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
• Plus so much more!

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