Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
3 days ago
Veterinary Technician
Are you a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician ready for a rewarding challenge, or a recent grad looking for an incredible start to your career? At VCA Edgewood Animal Hospital, we’re excited to expand our team and welcome passionate technicians eager to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact on the pets and clients we serve.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with a 4-day workweek, offering 10-hour shifts

What Sets Us Apart?

Joining VCA Edgewood Animal Hospital means you’ll work alongside exceptional veterinarians, talented Registered Veterinary Technicians, and an incredible support team. Together, we handle interesting, diverse, and challenging cases across small animals. We advocate passionately for animal wellness and aim to provide compassionate, top-tier care every day.

We are proud to be AAHA accredited, practicing Low-Stress Handling and housing a team that includes several Fear Free Certified professionals. Our hospital is a full-service facility, offering a range of advanced services like digital dental radiology, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, and endoscopy!

We foster a positive, energetic culture where team members thrive and technical skills shine. That’s why we offer an extensive 90-day training program tailored for new team members to ensure you feel supported from day one.

What We’re Looking For?

If you’re a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) we’d love to see you bring your skills to VCA Edgewood! Here’s a snapshot of some key skills you’ll use daily:

Venipuncture and catheter placementDiagnostic ImagingAnesthesia monitoringSurgical preparation and assistanceDentistry and dental radiographsLaboratory work and pharmacy managementPhysical exams and patient assessmentsCompassionate patient recovery and hospital care

What You Can Expect as Part of the VCA Team:

Our commitment is to support your personal and career development, all while maintaining a culture where you can focus on what you love most—providing outstanding care to pets. We’re also dedicated to fostering an inclusive, dynamic work environment, and offering generous benefits, including:

Access to the people and resources of a national veterinary communityCareer development and leadership opportunitiesStrong community involvement through partnerships with shelters and VCA CharitiesCE allowance and Vet Tech license reimbursementTuition support and wellness subscriptions (like Headspace and virtual therapy sessions)Competitive wage and referral bonusesComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife, long and short-term disability insurancePaid parental leave, vacation, and sick time401(k) retirement plan with matching contributionsPlus more!Ready to Join Our Collaborative, Growth-Oriented Team?

If you’re excited about advancing your skills, connecting with a dynamic team, and supporting our mission, apply today! We can’t wait to get to know you and welcome you into the VCA Edgewood Team.

Location: 3434 Midway Dr NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

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.
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