Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha is growing its team and seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Location : 2323 South 64th Avenue Omaha, NE 68106

Schedule : Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling. Rotating Saturdays.

Compensation : $ 24 - $ 29 / hr and starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Overall Responsibility : Our goal is to offer caring veterinary services that promote the well-being and happiness of our animal patients. We achieve this by relying on our committed and compassionate team, who are dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at multitasking. Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all of our patients.

Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.

Venipuncture and IVC placementAdminister SQ fluids, medications, etc.

Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.

Recognize subtle change in clinical status.

Discharge instructions with clients.

Complete estimates, basic record keeping.

Inducing, maintaining, and monitoring anesthesia for procedures.

Recovering patients from anesthesia.

Performing nursing care of all patients.

Utilize monitoring equipment and recognize trends.

Dentistry and dental radiographs.

Pharmacy.

Processing laboratory samples in-house and preparing laboratory samples for outside labs.

Diagnostic Imaging.

About Us :

For over 45 years, our animal hospital has been a trusted partner in caring for the pets of our local community. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are committed to delivering the highest standards in veterinary medicine. Our dedicated team provides a full range of services, including preventive wellness and illness care, early disease detection, internal medicine, ultrasound, dentistry, and soft tissue procedures. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and their beloved pets through compassionate, high-quality care.

Benefits of Joining VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha :

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include :

Mental Health : Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

Full Healthcare : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA / FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

Paid Time Off : Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

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

Protection : Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

Perks : Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.

Education : Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.

Latest Tech & Innovation : Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

Sponsorships : Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

Discounts : Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

Freebies : Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.

Programs : Leadership development and mentorship programs.

Retirement : 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

Full Coverage : 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.

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

Transfer Opportunities : Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Apply today!

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