Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

CE allowance and license reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Knapp's Corner Animal Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Join a 4-doctor practice dedicated to high‑quality care in a supportive culture that values growth and collaboration.

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling, meaningful mentorship, and opportunities to advance skills. You will work under your license to support patient care, diagnostics, imaging, and anesthesia, with benefits like CE support, paid time off, and competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician or eligible for Michigan certification.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and help others grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Promote client bonds throughout the patient journey.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and pharmacy operations.
• Assist the medical team with imaging and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring.
• Support dentistry and oral health care.

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician who loves learning, collaborating, and being part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do? We'd love to meet you at VCA Knapp's Corner Animal Hospital. Our 4-doctor practice opened in October 2024 and has quickly become a trusted resource for pets and families in the West Michigan community. We're proud of the advanced care we provide - and just as proud of the positive, supportive culture we're building together. If you're looking for a place where your skills matter, your ideas are heard, and your growth is encouraged... this might be your spot.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a modern, thoughtfully-designed hospital equipped to support high-quality care
• Expand your skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and continuing education
• Help shape a growing practice where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated
• Experience a culture that values compassion, communication, and continuous evolution

Location:

2078 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Compensation:

$20 - 27/hr and negotiable based on experience, education, and credentials

Schedule:

Full-time position available. We offer flexible scheduling to support work-life balance while meeting the needs of our clients.

What You'll Do:

You'll utilize your technical skills to the top of your license! We value your ability to:

• Promote meaningful client bonds through all stages of the patient journey
• Provide compassionate care of hospitalized patients
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and pharmacy operations
• Assist the medical team with imaging and diagnostic procedures
• Surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry and oral health support

If you enjoy sharing knowledge, you'll also have opportunities to help support and uplift fellow team members through everyday coaching and collaboration.

What We're Looking For:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (or eligible for certification in Michigan).
• A team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• A desire to keep learning—and to help others grow along the way

Benefits for Full-Time Associates:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• CE allowance and license reimbursement
• Free mental health support (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) (I'd put this further down)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Generous pet care discounts
• Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership and growth opportunities within VCA and Mars Veterinary Health
• Dedicated onboarding and development support
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

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