• Veterinary Technician

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Kentwood, MI)


    VCA Woodland Animal Hospital** is expanding their Patient Care Team and seeking a Full-time **Licensed Veterinary Technician!

    About Us:

    VCA Woodland Animal Hospital is a progressive hospital located in Kentwood, MI. We pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace—we’re a supportive, team-oriented community where development, collaboration, and humor are at the heart of what we do.

     

    Our doctors and staff enjoy seeing cats, dogs at our newly built, state-of-the-art facility.

    We offer:

    + Preventive care

    + Advanced dentistry and surgery

    + Chiropractic services

    + Ultrasonography

    + Internal medicine services

     

    As an LVT at VCA Woodland, you’ll find yourself fully utilized and encouraged to grow your skill set while working side by side with a fun, motivated, and compassionate team. We believe in celebrating wins, supporting each other, and making every day rewarding both professionally and personally.

     

    **Schedule:** Full- time opportunity. 8- to 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

    **Compensation:** The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

    Snapshot of the Role:

    Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Technician or recent veterinary technician graduate, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

     

    + Collecting patient histories and performing physical exams.

    + IVC placement and venipuncture

    + Surgery Prep,monitoringanesthesia and postoperative care of the patient (recovery)

    + Dentals and dental radiographs

    + Maintain patient records

    + Client education and communication

    + Perform andassistwith diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures.

    + Administer medications, vaccinations, and other prescribed treatments.

    + Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care.

    + Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

    + Plusmore!

     

    Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

     

    + Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community

    + Advancement and leadership opportunities

    + Internal CE and development opportunities

    + Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more

    + Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

    + Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

    + Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

    + Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

    + Access to Headspace app

    + Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

    + Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

    + Paid parental leave

    + Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

    + Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

    + 401(k) retirement plan with company match

    + Referral bonus opportunities

    **Apply Today!** We look forward to speaking with you!

    **Location:** 3166 29th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

     

    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