Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital in Omaha, NE is seeking a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in a busy, AAHA-accredited hospital. You will assist with surgical procedures, radiographs, medications, and owner education.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high-quality patient care, and ongoing learning in a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician or eligible to sit for VTNE.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to assist in surgery and diagnostics.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 and follow-ups.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LV

Strong technical and clinical skills

Fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and teamwork

Commitment to patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician at VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital

Schedule: Part-time opportunity

About Our Hospital

VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital located in Omaha, Nebraska, with a long-standing commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. Serving the community for over 30 years, we offer variety of services, including preventive care, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics, and urgent care.

The team takes pride in delivering personalized care to pets, building lasting relationships with clients, and maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine.

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

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Strong technician utilization—use your full skillset
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for continued learning and career growth

Compensation

$24.00 – $26.00/hour

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Location

Location: 8022 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114

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