VCA Animal Hospitals·Anchorage, Alaska
The Veterinary Technician supports veterinarians by assisting with surgical procedures, performing dental cleanings, and administering treatments. They are also responsible for running in-house diagnostics and educating clients on pet care plans.
Full-time opportunity Compensation $22.00 – $28.00/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. About Our Hospital VCA East Anchorage Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where learning, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged. As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion. What You’ll Do Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics Place catheters and support patient treatments Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include: Health & Well-being Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Infertility and gender affirmation benefits Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health Financial wellness tools including Vault Professional Development Continuing Education allowance and PTO WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
2639 Boniface Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99504 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.
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.
Candidates should have the skills and credentials necessary to perform clinical veterinary tasks and patient monitoring. Experience in anesthesia, dentistry, and diagnostic sample collection is highly valued.
Market context
Veterinary Technician roles in Alaska are often competitive because clinics need experienced support staff who can handle patient care, client communication, and fast-paced clinical work. Credentialed technicians may be especially attractive to employers when education allowances or sponsorships are offered, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave can strengthen an offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm credential expectations and ask about any education support before applying.
