VCA Knapp’s Corner Animal hospital is seeking a dedicated Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician to support our brand-new hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.

Our hospital offers a unique approach to veterinary care by providing top-notch patient care while maintaining a client-centered focus. Our team is dedicated to delivering outstanding care to pets and fostering meaningful relationships with pet owners. Does this sound like something you’d like to be a part of?

( You may also c ontact Hospital Manager, Britt Wilson, at britt.wilson@vca.com for more information! )

Location: 2078 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Compensation: $ 22 - $ 27 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Schedule : Flexible. Starting hours for hospital operations will be Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Saturdays TBD), with the goal of expanding our availability to the community as much as possible as we grow.

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

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience in a general practice or emergency setting preferred

• Must have a current veterinary technician certification in 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

Apply today or send your resume to britt.wilson@vca.com !

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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