Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Kalamazoo, MI

11d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

At VCA Oshtemo Animal Hospital is expanding their Patient Care team and looking for a Veterinary Technician ! If you’re passionate about patient care, love working in a team that values learning and laughter, and want to make a difference every day — we’d love to meet you! About Us: At VCA Oshtemo, you’ll find a close-knit, supportive team that truly enjoys working together. Our hospital is home to five full-time doctors and a highly tenured staff. In a recent staff meeting, our team came together to define what matters most to us, resulting in this shared mission: At VCA Oshtemo, it is our mission to create a caring environment where our team works together with positivity and professionalism to educate and support both clients and one another. We strive to build meaningful connections, foster a growth mindset, and provide compassionate, empathetic care, while having fun and working hard to deliver exceptional service every day. We are passionate about learning, growth, and practicing high-quality medicine. Several team members are currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program, and two of our doctors began their careers here as Veterinary Assistants before becoming veterinarians, something we’re incredibly proud of. Our doctors are approachable, collaborative, and love to teach. We practice Fear Free principles, utilize hands-free radiology, and are well-equipped with a surgical laser, cold therapy laser, digital radiography, full-mouth dental radiographs on all dentals, and ultrasound. If you’re looking for a hospital where teamwork, mentorship, and compassionate care are truly valued, VCA Oshtemo is a place where you can grow and thrive. What You’ll Do: You’ve worked hard to build your skills and experience, and we want you to use everything you’ve learned to make a difference each day. Here’s a glimpse into how you’ll contribute to our team’s success:

Responsibilities

Pre-anesthetic prep, induction, monitoring, and recovery
Maintain aseptic technique and assist with surgical prep, instrument handling, and post-op care
Confidently manage drug classifications, dosages, routes, and contraindications
Perform dental charting, cleaning, polishing, and assist in extractions
Capture high-quality diagnostic images using proper positioning and safety protocols
Conduct hematology, urinalysis, cytology, fecal exams, and operate lab equipment
Triage patients, assist with CPR (using RECOVER guidelines), and support fluid therapy and pain management
Guide pet parents on nutrition, vaccines, parasite control, and chronic disease management
Provide clear discharge instructions and communicate with empathy during emotional moments

Benefits

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
Growing network of onsite social workers
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
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!