Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lyra mental health platform

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision +

HSA/FSA options

Paid vacation, sick, parental, bereav.

Disability & life insurance

CE allowance and PTO

WOOF University access

VTNE prep sponsorships

Vet discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell in Howell, MI is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join a team focused on compassionate, high-quality care for pets across all life stages. You’ll work closely with veterinarians to support medical procedures and guide clients through care with confidence.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing education, and opportunities to work with the latest veterinary technology in a supportive, family-friendly hospital.

Qualifications

• High-quality patient care through all life stages.
• Assist veterinarians with anesthesia monitoring, radiology, and dentistry.
• Educate clients on preventative care and treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care through all life stages.
• Perform technical skills including 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

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Phlebotomy

Dentistry

Client education

Team collaboration

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 a Veterinary Technician , you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You'll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet's care with confidence and compassion.

What You'll Do:

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care through all life stages.
• Perform technical skills including 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 .
• 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, abilities and other relevant credentials.

Total Rewards

• 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 vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.
• Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.
• Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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

About VCA

At VCA, we're passionate 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're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

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.