Veterinary Technician

Mars Petcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA membership

VetFolio access

Plumbs App and more

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician in Oakford, PA. The role supports doctors and the medical team, delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate ($20-$28) and a 35-40 hour workweek, including some Saturdays. We provide ongoing CE, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a long-standing AAHA-accredited practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials (CVT/RVT/LVT) are required or in good standing.
• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist during procedures.
• Prepare for surgery and provide surgical assistance.
• Assist with dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work.
• Manage venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient recovery.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and client communication.

Education

CVT

RVT

LVT

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 4197 E Bristol Rd, Oakford, PA 19053

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $20-$28/hr

Schedule: 35-40 hours a week Monday through Saturdays (alternating Friday/Saturdays)

Join the medical team at VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice proudly serving the Pennsylvania community for more than 40 years. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where veterinary professionals can grow and thrive.

We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled veterinary professional who is passionate about high-quality patient care, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to grow within a supportive and well-established practice.

At VCA Neshaminy, your skills and expertise will play an important role in delivering compassionate care to our patients while supporting our doctors and the broader medical team.

Why join The VCA team?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA 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 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’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve 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

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