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Veterinary Technician

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In-Office
Richland, MI
21-25 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Richland, MI
21-25 Hourly
Entry level
Provides veterinary patient care in a small-animal hospital, including surgical and anesthesia support, dental cleanings, radiographs, medication and vaccine administration, sample collection, laboratory diagnostics, exam preparation, client education, and medical record maintenance. The role requires a credentialed veterinary technician or eligibility to sit for the VTNE and offers a full-time Monday–Thursday schedule.
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Location: 8421 N 32nd St, Richland, MI 49083

At VCA Richland Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We are expanding our Patient Care team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday.

About Our Hospital 

VCA Richland Animal Hospital is a 2-doctor practice where pets, clients, and team members are treated like family. We offer preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education while maintaining a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed. 

The Role

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships and wants to grow within a supportive team.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery
  • Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM
  • Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
  • Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
  • Maintain accurate patient medical records
  • Plus more! 

What We’re Looking For

  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE. 
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career 
  • People obsessed with pets and their care 

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees comprehensive package, includes: 

Compensation

  • $ 21 - 25/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. 

Health & Well-being 

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 

Professional Development 

  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE 
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

 

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Apply Today

If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with 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.

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