Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Michigan, P.C.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being resources

401k retirement savings

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

CE Allowance & education program

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Beech Road Animal Hospital in Redford, MI is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support patient care and client experience. This full-time role involves assisting in surgery, dental cleanings, vaccines, lab work, and thorough record-keeping.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll grow professionally with opportunities for CE and a strong emphasis on patient care and client education. Competitive pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour with a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE.
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow in a dynamic, fulfilling career.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM.
• Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental radiographs

Medication administration

Lab diagnostics

Client education

Medical records

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT eligible for VTNE

Job description

Veterinary Technician at VCA Beech Road Animal Hospital in Redford, MI Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x10 hour shifts. VCA Beech Road Animal Hospital is a four-doctor animal hospital offering preventative and routine care, surgery, and dental procedures. We pride ourselves in maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture where learning and professional development are encouraged. At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. 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 Role

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys patient care and wants to grow within a supportive team.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM
• Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Plus more!

What We’re Looking For

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE. Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career People obsessed with pets and their care

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Compensation $ 20 - 23/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Discover Additional Benefits

Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Address: 25885 W 6 Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

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.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.

Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.