Veterinary Technician Academy Student

Join The VCA Vet Tech Academy!  

Is your dream to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician? Are you interested in online learning but feel like you need some extra guidance to stay on track?

The VCA Vet Tech Academy is seeking eager Veterinary Technician Students to support through the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. This is a full-time, paid position. The VVTA provides education and training that will supplement, enhance, and reinforce the education you receive in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. In addition to your school curriculum, you will learn and practice skills that complement your education. You will be welcomed to the team as an associate, enjoy all the benefits of being a part of the VCA team, and gain the confidence needed to excel in your career as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician.

Qualifications to apply

• Good at problem solving
• Able to adapt to ever changing situations
• Commitment and determination to complete the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology Program
• Ability to overcome difficult obstacles
• Previous experience working with animals preferred
• Minimum of 20 hours working in or observing at an animal hospital preferred
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public in a professional and respectful way

Requirements and expectations

• High school graduate or GED 
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher throughout the program
• After completing the program and passing of the VTNE, you will be required to serve 3 years of service as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with VCA Animal Hospitals.

Starting payrate: $17 / hr with performance-based pay increases after each semester completed

Full sponsorship for the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program

Why Join the VCA Team?

We are truly 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. At VCA 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! 

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community 
• Leadership opportunities 
• Career development programs 
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities 
• Tuition support and sponsorships 
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement 
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) 
• Referral bonuses 
• Competitive wage 
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Generous pet care discounts 
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid vacation and sick time 
• 401(k) 
• Full-time and Part-time positions available  

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

VCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),  national origin, genetic characteristics, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, age, family care status, veteran or military status, parental status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, or any other protected status as required by law.  At VCA 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.  VCA will engage in the interactive process with disabled individuals who request reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

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.