Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $3000

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) retirement plan with company/

Job summary

Seeking a Veterinary Technician at VCA Carrollton Animal Hospital in Carrollton, GA. The role offers a $3,000 signing bonus and a compensation range of $17–$22 per hour.

You will work with a team of veterinarians to provide high-quality, compassionate care for pets and educate clients on preventive medicine. Join a collaborative hospital that emphasizes growth, continuing education, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician preferred.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to support both technician and doctor teams.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Radiology.
• Laboratory work.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Pharmacy.
• Patient recovery.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician - $3000 Signing Bonus Opportunity! Location: 501 Clifton Terrace, Carrollton, GA 30117 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $17-$22/hr

About us

At VCA Carrollton Animal Hospital, we are proud to be a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital that has been serving the pets and families of our community since 1949. Our team includes three full-time veterinarians and one part-time veterinarian, all dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for every patient. We place a strong emphasis on preventive medicine, client education, and clear communication, working closely with pet owners to support the long-term health and well-being of their pets. As part of our team, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment where compassion for animals and excellent patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers
• Other Perks $3000 Signing Bonus Opportunity! Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Carrollton team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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. 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.