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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Technician

22 days ago by VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Salary negotiable
  • Minneapolis, MN, US
  • Full-time
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Full-time Veterinary Technician role at VCA Cedar Animal Hospital (VCA Animal Hospitals/Mars Veterinary Health) in Minneapolis, supporting vets with procedures, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. This AAHA-accredited practice offers flexible scheduling and a strong total rewards package. Standout perks include comprehensive benefits plus mental wellness resources and continuing education programs.

Key skills
Veterinary assisting/technician patient careAnesthesia monitoring and recovery supportSurgical procedure assistanceDental cleanings and dental chartingVeterinary radiographsMedication and vaccine administrationIn-house diagnostics and sample collectionCatheter placementClient education on care plans and follow-up
Pays $22.00–$28.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on patient care, can confidently support surgery and dentistry, and communicate with clients with compassion and clarity.
Why apply
  • Flexible scheduling available
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education and development programs

VCA Cedar Animal Hospital is expanding our Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician!

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available

About Our Hospital

VCA Cedar Animal Hospital has proudly cared for pets and the people who love them for more than three decades. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we combine quality medicine with genuine compassion to create an exceptional experience for every patient and client.

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

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid parental leave

  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra

  • Continuing education and internal development programs

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Compensation

$22.00 – $28.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

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.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.

Location

3604 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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

Reference: 22598_2732019873·Original posting
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