| Location | Lafayette, Indiana |
Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital
About Our Hospital
VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored specifically to dogs and cats. We are proud to be committed in creating a low-stress experience for every patient and client.
Our experienced team offers comprehensive services including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education in a calm, supportive environment. We are proud to foster a collaborative culture where teamwork, learning, and high-quality patient care are at the center of everything we do.
The Role
As aRegistered Veterinary Technician,you’llplay a key role in delivering high-quality patient care.You’llwork closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through theirpet’scare with confidence and compassion.
WhatYou’llDo
Assistwith 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
WhatWe’reLooking For
Registered 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
Schedule: Full-time opportunity
Compensation: Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge,abilitiesand other relevant credentials.
Total Rewards
Asa VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package,including:
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 and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Protection:Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Education:Continuing Education (CE) allowanceand PTOfor 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.
Transfer Opportunities:Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Discounts:Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along withVETGirland 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.
Pet Care Perks:Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Legal Resources:Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Apply Today: Ifyou’relooking to grow your career and fullyutilizeyour technical skills in a supportive environment,we’dlove to connect with you.
About VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.