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VCA Animal Hospitals Licensed Veterinary Technician (Full-Time) in Grand Rapids, Michigan
VCA Knapp’s Corner Animal Hospital is expanding and is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!
Opened at the end of 2024, VCA Knapp’s Corner is dedicated to building a talented and compassionate group of veterinary professionals to serve the West Michigan community. Our hospital prioritizes two essential elements: exceptional care for pets and nurturing meaningful relationships with pet owners. If this sounds like your ideal job, you could be the perfect candidate!
Click here (https://vimeo.com/1038277666?share=copy) to see what it’s like to be a part of the VCA family and member of the Knapp’s Corner team!
Interested in learning more before applying? Reach out to Hospital Manager Britt Wilson at britt.wilson@vca.com!
Location: 2078 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Compensation: Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Skills:
The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Qualifications :
Must have a current veterinary technician certification in the state of Michigan or be eligible to transfer/obtain a certification in MI.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to jump in as needed and collaborate in a team-oriented environment
Comfortable asking for help and clarification when needed and eagerness to learn
Possess high attention to detail
Benefits:
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!
Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
Continuing Education allowance and license reimbursement
Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, and more
Life, short, and long-term disability insurance (company-paid)
Paid parental leave for new parents
401(k) (company match)
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA and Mars Veterinary Health
Dedicated onboarding and development support
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Apply today or send your resume to britt.wilson@vca.com !
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