Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health support

Full healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Technician in Howell, MI. You will work closely with veterinarians to deliver high-quality patient care and support a variety of medical procedures.

Join a team that emphasizes growth, compassionate client education, and a collaborative hospital culture. This role offers a stable full-time schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary patient care across life stages.
• Ability to assist veterinarians with procedures and roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care through all life stages.
• Perform anesthesia monitoring, radiology, phlebotomy, and dentistry.
• Support DVMs in diagnostic and treatment plans, including advanced procedures.
• Educate clients on preventative care and treatment options.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Phlebotomy

Dentistry

Team collaboration

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Full-time Veterinary Technician - Howell, MI

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!

About VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell:

At VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell, we’re dedicated to helping pets live long, happy, and healthy lives. For more than 30 years, our team has delivered compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming, family-focused environment. We’re proud to continue that tradition every day as we support both our clients and one another.

The Role

As aVeterinary Technician,you’llplay a key role in delivering high-quality patient care.You’llwork closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through theirpet’scare with confidence and compassion.

What You’ll Do:

• Providecompassionate, high-qualitypatient carethrough all life stages.
• Performtechnical skillsincludinganesthesia monitoring,radiology,phlebotomy, anddentistry.
• Support DVMs indiagnostic andtreatment plans, including advanced procedures.
• Educate clients onpreventative care and treatment options.
• Contribute to apositive, team-focused hospital culture.
• Plus more!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts.

Compensation: $ 19.26 - 28.89/hr. Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge,abilitiesand other relevant credentials.

Total Rewards

Asa VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package,including:

• Mental Health:Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

• Full Healthcare:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

• Paid Time Off:Paid vacation,sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

• Financial Support:100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.

• Protection:Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

• Education:Continuing Education (CE) allowanceand PTOfor credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.

• Latest Tech & Innovation:Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

• Sponsored:Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

• Discounts:Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along withVETGirland VIN subscriptions.

• Freebies:Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.

• Programs:Leadership development and mentorship programs.

• Retirement:401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

• Pet Care Perks:Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.

• Legal Resources:Access to legal resources for common legal services.

• Transfer Opportunities:Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a supportive, growth-oriented team, we’d love to hear from you.

Address: 2745 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843

About VCA

At VCA,we’repassionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000 hospitals nationwide, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health,we’recommitted to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

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