Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Life, disability insurance

Wellness subscriptions

Pet discounts

Continuing Education

Job summary

VCA Urgent Care in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our fast-paced, high-quality care team. You will provide compassionate nursing care for urgent patients, support veterinarians, and help maintain a low-stress environment.

The schedule features a 4/10s, full-time, seven days a week with holiday hours; compensation is negotiable based on education and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care for urgent care patients, including triage, diagnostics, treatments, and monitoring.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and client education, ensuring clear communication about patient needs.
• Perform laboratory testing, radiology, and pharmacy duties with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold best practices for patient safety and infection control.
• Utilize advanced technology to support the streamlined, high-quality care model at VCA Urgent Care.

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - VCA Urgent Care

About VCA Urgent Care: VCA Urgent Care offers same-day access to high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. Our technical team works in pairs, using a digital whiteboard to streamline diagnostics and treatments, keeping doctors updated in real time. We emphasize low-stress handling, hands-free radiology, and an efficient treatment space to ensure patient comfort.

What You'll Do

Provide compassionate nursing care for urgent care patients, including triage, diagnostics, treatments, and monitoring. Assist veterinarians with exams, procedures, and client education, ensuring clear communication about patient needs. Perform laboratory testing, radiology, and pharmacy duties with accuracy and efficiency. Maintain accurate medical records and uphold best practices for patient safety and infection control. Utilize advanced technology to support the streamlined, high-quality care model at VCA Urgent Care.

Schedule

Schedule: 4/10's. Full-time position available. The hospital is open 7 days a week and open on holidays.

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
• Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
• Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
• Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, and more
• Life, short, and long-term disability insurance (company-paid)
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401(k) (company match)
• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA and Mars Veterinary Health
• Dedicated onboarding and development support
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

Location

9235 Michigan Road, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Company Culture

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.

Additional Benefits

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!