Veterinary Technician

Location : 517 W Central Ave, Andover, KS

VCA Andover Animal Hospital is seeking a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic Patient Care Team!

Compensation: $ 18 - $20 / hr. Starting range is determined by license, skill set and years of experience in the field.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 pm.

At VCA Andover Animal Hospital, we’re passionate about providing high-quality care in a positive, supportive environment and we’re proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital
. We’re also a Cat Friendly Practice (Silver level), which means we’re intentional about creating a calm, low-stress experience for our feline patients and their families.

If you’re looking to join a team that values collaboration, compassion, and great medicine (with plenty of tail wags and purrs along the way), you’ll feel right at home here!

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Technician or recent veterinary technician graduate, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Collecting patient histories and performing physical exams.
• IVC placement and venipuncture.
• Surgery Prep, monitoring anesthesia and postoperative care of the patient (recovery).
• Dentals and dental radiographs.
• Maintain patient records.
• Client education and communication.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow veterinary technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Plus more!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.
• Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.
• CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership.
• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions).
• Referral bonuses.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family.
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with corporate match.
• Pet care discounts (40-100%).
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups.
• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU.
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
• Plus so much more!

If you are passionate about emergency and critical care, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you! New Veterinary Technician Grads are encouraged to apply!

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