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VCA Allendale Animal Hospital is expanding their Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 x 10's with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation: $21 - 28/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Why We Want You and Technician Utilization: Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are trusted by our Veterinarians. Our team works together seamlessly to provide exceptional care to each patient from intake to discharge. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where your skills are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide high-quality nursing care to patients, including administering treatments, medications, and monitoring their recovery.
• Anesthesia and Surgery: Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Diagnostics: Perform diagnostic tests such as blood work, urinalysis, and radiographs, ultrasounds, ensuring accurate results and timely processing.
• Client Education: Engage with clients to provide clear communication on their pets’ health, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor junior staff and help foster a collaborative, positive work environment. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills and potentially lead teams or projects.
• Technician Utilization: Play a pivotal role in all areas of patient care, from routine exams to critical care cases, ensuring your technical skills are fully utilized.
• Plus more!

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician certification or be eligible to transfer/obtain a license in MI.  

• Proficiency in technical skills including surgery prep and monitoring anesthesia.

• Passion for mentoring Technicians and Assistants.

Benefits of joining the VCA Team! 

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

• Competitive wages
• 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, Hills, and more
• Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401(k) (company match)
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
• Dedicated onboarding and development support
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
• Tuition support and sponsorships

About Us:

At VCA Allendale Animal Hospital, we offer services designed to assist with routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as pets age; and complete medical and surgical care as needed throughout their lifetime. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care through every stage of a pet’s life.

We understand the special role pets play in a family and are dedicated to becoming a trusted partner in their health care. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion, and we emphasize client education every step of the way. Our healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and are looking to join a team that values professional growth and compassionate care, we encourage you to apply!

Location: 6161 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401

If you are a current associate, you will 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