Triage Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation

CE allowance / training

Job summary

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in the United States is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Triage Team. You’ll assess incoming emergency patients and determine the right level of care as quickly as possible, working alongside our veterinarians to ensure timely treatment.

This full-time overnight shift (3 x 12-hour) offers a starting range of $22-$30 per hour, with growth opportunities based on license, skill set, and experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming emergency patients and determine level of care to ensure rapid treatment.
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians to provide timely interventions.
• Place IV catheters and support critical care tasks as required.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Technician

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CVT certification

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.

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.