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Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals·Amherst, New York

$22 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The Licensed Veterinary Technician will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. The primary mission is to win client confidence by delivering an outstanding client experience to enable exceptional patient care.

Seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician ! Location

  • 3921
  • Main
  • St,
  • Amherst,
  • NY 14226
  • Compensation: The pay range for this position is $22-$26/hr About Us At VCA Blue Cross Animal Hospital of Amherst, we’re more than just a veterinary hospital—we’re a compassionate, close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors. As a full-service, AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly Certified hospital in Erie County, NY, we pride ourselves on combining high-quality medicine with a warm, supportive environment where both pets and people feel valued. Our team shares a genuine passion for animal health, client education, and collaboration, and we believe that great care starts with great people. That’s why we foster a workplace culture built on respect, growth, and mutual support, where your skills are recognized and your voice matters. We’re currently seeking a licensed professional who brings not only clinical expertise, but also a commitment to compassionate care and teamwork. If you’re looking to join a practice where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated, like-minded colleagues, we’d love to meet you. Why VCA We are 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. 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! Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services Growing network of onsite social workers Other Perks Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA Blue Cross Amherst, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.
  • The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinary professionals who bring clinical expertise, a commitment to compassionate care, and teamwork skills. Required duties include performing physical examinations, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work.

  • Teamwork
  • Patient Assessment
  • Physical Examinations
  • Compassionate Care
  • Venipuncture
  • Client Education
  • Dentistry
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Radiology
  • Catheter Placement
  • Laboratory Work
  • Patient Recovery
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Pharmacy
  • Assisting
  • Veterinary Technician

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $26/hr
Location
Amherst, New York
Posted
Mar 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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