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Licensed Veterinary Technician Surgery

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In-Office
Kalamazoo, MI
26K-33K Hourly
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In-Office
Kalamazoo, MI
26K-33K Hourly
Junior
Provides surgical veterinary technician support in a 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital. Responsibilities include anesthesia monitoring, patient histories and exams, venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, hands-free radiology, compassionate patient care, and collaboration with doctors and hospital services. The role offers exposure to advanced imaging, monitoring tools, diverse caseloads, continuing education, and leadership opportunities.
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***This role has a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus paid at 30 days and has a mandatory 12-month retention period***


VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is now open in our new state of the art facility!


We are a 24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice, located in Portage, MI and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our surgery team.


Are you searching for more work life balance?  We support wellness, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.  VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.


(Please take a moment to view our short video on technician life at VCA from a technician's point of view)

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5


Surgery Veterinary Technician Duties:

  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Collecting patient histories & physical exams
  • Venipuncture / IVC placement
  • Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
  • Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
  • Providing compassionate care for all patients

Compensation: $ 26 - $33 / hour dependent on experience and skill set


What Makes VCA Kalamazoo Unique?


Our hospital leadership team is compassionate and dedicated to your success. With a strong team of experienced professionals, we are passionate about supporting your growth and helping you achieve your career goals. We pride ourselves on practicing high-quality, compassionate medicine and delivering exceptional patient care, with opportunities for hands-on learning and skill development in a collaborative environment.


Here at Kalamazoo, we value a positive and supportive team culture. We recognize Veterinary Technician Week as an opportunity to celebrate our entire team’s hard work, and we regularly organize team-building activities to stay connected and engaged. These efforts reflect our appreciation for the dedication our patient care team brings every day.


The Benefits Continue to Grow! 

  • Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
  • Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
  • Free NAVTA membership
  • $750 CE allowance for credentialed associates
  • Licensure tuition support and scholarships
  • LVT license reimbursement
  • Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Competitive wage
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Life, long and short term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Infertility Benefits
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 401(k)
  • Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.


In this position you will be supporting our Doctors team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 


• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.


• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We look forward to meeting you, apply today!


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

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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