VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is a 24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice, located in Portage, MI.
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team part-time.
Are you searching for more work life balance? We support wellness, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
(Please take a moment to view our short video on technician life at VCA from a technician's point of view)
https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5
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: $ 24 - $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. These efforts reflect our appreciation for the dedication our patient care team brings every day.
The Benefits Continue to Grow!
Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
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 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.
We look forward to meeting you, apply today!
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
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