Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Infertility and gender affirmation

Job summary

VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. You will work closely with veterinarians to support medical procedures and guide clients through their pet's care with confidence and compassion.

Responsibilities include anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, radiographs, sample collection, and education of clients on care plans. A fast-paced hospital environment requires strong technical skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) or eligible to sit for VTNE.
• Strong technical and clinical skills are required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics.
• Place catheters and support patient treatments.
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up.

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT eligibility

Technical skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Job description

Location

Location: 6303 Parkview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital is expanding our Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician!

About VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital

At VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. We are a five-doctor small animal hospital that offers preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education while maintaining a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed.

The Role

As a Licensed 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

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
• Place catheters and support patient treatments
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Compensation
  • $20.00 - $25.00/hour
  • Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
• Health & Well-being
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
  • Financial wellness tools including Vault
• Professional Development
  • Continuing Education allowance and PTO
  • WOOF University - extensive virtual CE opportunities
  • Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs

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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!

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you're ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We'd love to meet you-

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.