Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Cherokee Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered
Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional & compassionate team!

Schedule: This is a full-time , flexible position that would include occasional Saturdays.

Compensation: Pay range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

About VCA Cherokee Animal Hospital:

Our hospital is a full-service practice with a dedicated team of long-time veterinarians and loyal clients we’ve proudly served for over 60 years. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician seeking a practice focused on patient care, diagnostics, and client education. We offer comprehensive services including dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, cold laser therapy, advanced dental care, grooming, and feline boarding.

We’re proud to foster a culture of mentorship where Veterinary Technicians can truly shine. Our doctors value and trust the expertise of our technicians, empowering them to use their full skill set every day. Your role will include (but is not limited to) utilizing the following skills:

• venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for all patients

Benefits:

We support a work environment where you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on patients and clients. Here’s what we offer:

• Mental Health Support: Access to Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year.

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options and fertility benefits.

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick , parental, and bereavement leave.

• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

• Crisis Assistance: Access to the Better Together Fund for qualifying situations.

• Vaccination Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

• Continuing Education (CE): Allowance for veterinarians and credentialed technicians, plus access to WOOF University® (RACE-approved courses).

• Innovative Technology: Work with the latest advancements through VCA Next.

• Certifications : Discounts on Fear Free, Low-Stress Handling, AAFP Cat-Friendly, and VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

• Memberships: Free NAVTA membership and a subscription to Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Programs for career advancement.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With increasing employer contribution.

• Liability & Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance equal to one year’s salary.

• Pet Care Perks: Generous employee pet care discounts and VIP programs.

• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer options.

Apply Today! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. Take your career to the next level!

Location:

9630 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212

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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