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VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Technician
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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.
$37,546 / year median in Missouri
+29% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Technician VCA Animal Hospitals - 3.2 O'Fallon, MO Job Details Full-time 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 Direct patient care Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary medication administration Veterinary laboratory sample handling Veterinary preventive care Veterinary Technician Certification Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Veterinary client education Medication pass administration Animal drug administration Medical diagnostic testing Surgery Pet vaccination Veterinary diagnostic tools Veterinary radiography operation Anesthesiology Dental x-ray Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Patient family and caregiver education Animal patient charting Dental equipment Communication with pet owners Catheterization Patient monitoring during surgery Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary post-operative care Patient charting Care plan implementation Pet medication administration Full Job Description Location O'Fallon, Missouri, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id
R-251991
Job Type Full time Veterinary Technician atVCA All Creatures-Cloud Animal Hospital Schedule:
Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts About Our Hospital VCA All Creatures-Cloud Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where learning, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged. Why You'll Love Working Here Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunities for mentorship and career development Access to advanced medicine and ongoing training Ability to make a meaningful difference every day The Role As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician , you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You'll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet's care with confidence and compassion. What You'll Do Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics Place catheters and support patient treatments Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:Compensation:
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. 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