Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health resources

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to help deliver high-quality patient care. You will work closely with veterinarians to support a range of medical procedures and guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.

In this full-time role, you’ll perform anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, radiographs, administer medications, and assist with diagnostic testing, while educating pet owners on treatment plans and follow-up

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician delivering high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures.
• Guide clients through pet care with confidence and compassion.

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

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Client education

In-house diagnostics

Tools

Dental radiographs

IV catheter placement

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.

About Our Hospital

VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital prides itself in providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service.

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world‑class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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 while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

The Role

As a Registered 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

Compensation

Compensation $20 - 24 /hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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!

Location: 6283 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

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.