Veterinary Technician

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Sylvania, OH, USA
In-Office
20-24 Hourly
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Provides veterinary patient care under veterinarian supervision, including surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring and recovery, dental cleanings, radiographs, medication and vaccine administration, sample collection, in-house diagnostics, catheter placement, treatments, and client education. The role requires strong clinical and technical skills, teamwork, communication, and a commitment to high-quality animal care.
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Full-Time Veterinary Technician at VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital

About Our Hospital
At VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to high-quality, progressive medicine. Our hospital is proudly AAHA-accredited, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards in veterinary care. We practice Fear Free and we are proud to be a Cat Friendly Practice, ensuring a low-stress, compassionate experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

Our team culture is collaborative, supportive, and patient-focused. We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, excellent communication, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional care to both pets and their families.

The Role 

As a 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 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE  

  • Strong technical and clinical skills  

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment  

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills  

  • Commitment to high-quality patient care 

Compensation
Pay range is $20 - 24/hr and is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.

Benefits of Joining VCA Animal Hospitals:

  • Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. 

  • Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. 

  • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. 

  • Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability 

  • Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations. 

  • Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing. 

  • Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses. 

  • Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next. 

  • Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses. 

  • Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. 

  • Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s. 

  • Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs. 

  • Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. 

  • Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary. 

  • Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. 

  • Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 

 

Apply Today
If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.

4801 N. Holland Sylvania Road Sylvania, OH 43560

If you are a current associate, you 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Skills Required

  • Veterinary Technician credential such as CVT, LVT, or RVT, or eligibility to sit for the VTNE
  • Strong technical and clinical skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
35,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.

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