Licensed Veterinary Technician Surgery

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.

The Benefits

• Leverage leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
• Enjoy 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

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.

Application Information

We look forward to meeting you, apply today!