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VCA Animal Hospitals
`Veterinary Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$39,899 / year median in Minnesota
+26% projected growth
Job Description
`Veterinary Technician VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 Apple Valley, MN Job Details Full-time $21 - $26 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Surgery assistance Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary medication administration Veterinary laboratory sample handling Veterinary preventive care Preparing dental treatment areas Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Veterinary client education Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Animal drug administration Preparing medical treatment area Medical diagnostic testing Surgery Pet vaccination Veterinary diagnostic tools Dental x-ray Medical laboratory work experience Patient care Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Health record tracking Animal patient charting Dental equipment Communication with pet owners Patient monitoring during surgery Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary post-operative care Patient treatment Patient education Managing patient records Pet medication administration
Full Job Description Location:
7545 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital is looking to add a Veterinary Technician to our team!Schedule:
Full-time opportunity, with rotating Saturday shifts.Compensation:
$ 21 - 26/ hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.About VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital:
VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for pets and the people who love them. Our services include wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We are proud of our positive team culture where collaboration, support, and continued learning are valued every day. What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): 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! Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Infertility and gender affirmation benefits Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health Financial wellness tools including Vault Continuing Education allowance andPTO WOOF
University - extensive virtual CE opportunities Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you're ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We'd love to meet you—apply today. 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.comBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development