**Join The VCA Vet Tech Academy!** Is your dream to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician? Are you interested in online learning but feel like you need some extra guidance to stay on track? The VCA Vet Tech Academy is seeking eager Veterinary Technician students to educate, train, and support through the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. This full-time, in-person, paid position is designed to support each student’s success by setting achievable goals and deadlines in a structured environment. Tuition in the Penn Foster Vet Tech Program is paid for by VCA. Training and education provided by the VVTA will supplement, enhance, and reinforce the education you receive in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology Program. In addition to your school curriculum, you will learn and practice skills that complement your respective level in the program. You will be welcomed to the team as an associate, enjoy all the benefits of being a part of the VCA team, and gain the confidence needed to excel in your career as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician. After completion of this program, you will graduate with an associate degree from an AVMA accredited vet tech program and will be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Our program includes classroom hours at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT. Clinical hours are completed at VCA Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Norwalk, CT **or** VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, located in Shelton, CT. **Why Join the VCA Team?** We are truly passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community + Leadership opportunities + Career development programs + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities + Tuition support and sponsorships + Veterinary Technician license reimbursement + Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) + Referral bonuses + Competitive wage + Medical, dental & vision insurance + Generous pet care discounts + Life, long and short-term disability insurance + Paid parental leave + Paid vacation and sick time + 401(k) + Full-time and Part-time positions available **Qualifications to apply** + Good at problem solving + Able to adapt to ever changing situations + Commitment and determination to complete the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology Program + Ability to read and write at college level + Ability to overcome difficult obstacles + Works for VCA animal hospital preferred + Previous experience working with animals preferred + Minimum of 20 hours working in or observing at an animal hospital + Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public in a professional and respectful way **Requirements and expectations** + High school graduate or GED + Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher throughout the program Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! **If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. You can also copy the link below into a browser to apply through our internal career site:** https://www.myworkday.com/vca/d/inst/15$392530/9925$665543.htmld Company Info: VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®. 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). VCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, genetic characteristics, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, age, family care status, veteran or military status, parental status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, or any other protected status as required by law. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. VCA will engage in the interactive process with disabled individuals who request reasonable accommodations in the workplace. **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