Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician!

Location: 6303 Parkview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20-$25/hr

About Us

With years of experience and a strong commitment to veterinary excellence, the team at VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital takes pride in providing a warm, welcoming environment where both pets and their owners feel at home. We serve the Kalamazoo community with comprehensive medical care and a personal touch, building meaningful bonds with every patient and their family. We are currently seeking a like-minded Veterinary Technician who shares our passion for compassionate care and teamwork to join our dedicated medical team full time.

**Schedule - 4 x 10s with rotating Saturdays**

Why VCA

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. 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 communityAdvancement and leadership opportunitiesInternal CE and development opportunitiesFree NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and moreTuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage optionsFree mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance programAccess to Headspace appFully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurancePaid vacation, paid sick time, holiday payPaid parental leaveFertility coverage, gender affirmation servicesGrowing 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 matchReferral bonus opportunitiesPractice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!
As a member of VCA Oshtemo, 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 have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.

Required qualifications and skills:

Anesthesia Monitoring and AdministrationPre-anesthetic prep, induction, monitoring, and recoveryUnderstanding of anesthetic protocols and emergency responseSurgical AssistanceAseptic technique, instrument handling, surgical prep, and post-op carePharmacologyKnowledge of drug classifications, dosages, routes, and contraindicationsDentistryDental charting, cleaning, polishing, and assisting in extractionsRadiology and Imaging Proper positioning, safety protocols, digital and manual processingLaboratory ProceduresHematology, urinalysis, cytology, fecal exams, and using lab equipmentEmergency and Critical CareTriage, CPR (RECOVER guidelines), fluid therapy, and pain managementClient Communication and EducationNutrition, vaccines, parasite control, and chronic disease managementExplaining procedures, providing discharge instructions, and handling emotional clients with empathyKnowledge of Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, and Monitoring Equipment

 

Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.