Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous hospital discounts for pets

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Newport News is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role involves supporting technician and doctor teams, providing excellent client experiences, and using skills such as patient assessment and anesthesia monitoring. Candidates will benefit from competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a supportive work environment that promotes career growth. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in a dedicated community focused on the highest quality of care for pets.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience.
• Support technician and doctor teams.

Skills

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

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 12620 Nettles Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21-$26/hr

About Us

VCA Boulevard has proudly provided advanced medical care to our community for more than 30 years, earning a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in veterinary medicine. As an AAHA‑accredited hospital, we are deeply committed to cultivating the human–animal bond and continually strive to create a nurturing, welcoming environment for every pet and client. We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our passion and commitment to exceptional care to join our team.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistants and your 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

• 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 Boulevard 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

Interested?

Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

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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!

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