West Lake Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician/Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour; negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7am - 5pm or 8am - 5:30pm
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a practice that truly values your skills, compassion, and work-life balance? West Lake Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital for dogs, cats, and exotics, and we’re ready to welcome a new team member who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in providing exceptional care.
At West Lake Animal Hospital, we believe in treating every pet and person with kindness and respect. We offer high-quality care without sacrificing your personal time — no weekends, late emergencies, or evenings — and we’re proud of the family-oriented culture we’ve built.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love West Lake Animal Hospital
- Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
- Monday–Thursday schedule, 7am – 5:30pm (four 10-hour days!)
- No weekends, holidays, or late nights
- Enjoy a full hour lunch every day
What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A compassionate approach to patient and client care
At least one year of hands-on experience with:
• Jugular, cephalic, and saphenous blood draws
• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
• Surgical assistance: intubation, prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op care
• Calculating and administering anesthetics and medications
• Taking quality radiographs (Cuattro HD DR digital)
• Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and delivering exceptional client service
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience with Cornerstone software
- Familiarity with Heska blood analyzers
- Spanish fluency
What You’ll Do
- Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
- Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
- Support teammates and welcome learning (yours and theirs)
- Embrace the occasional “cat rodeo” with safe, skilled handling
- Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. Apply today to join our Veterinary Technician team at West Lake Animal Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at West Lake Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
