- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Who we are:
Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position DetailsRole: Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeCompensation: Competitive and based on experienceSchedule: 8 AM- 6 PM (4) days a week and a required Saturday rotation of 8AM-1PM.
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation based on experience, 401(k) matching, Roth Retirement Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; and valuable employee pet-care discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement for eligible licensed technicians, and access to Vetcor TechLife
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
Looking for a veterinary team where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and taking care of each other matters just as much as taking care of patients? Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic would love to meet you!
Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. While experience is preferred, we’re also willing to train the right candidate who brings enthusiasm, compassion, and a desire to grow.
We work together to establish and uphold high standards of patient care, and we believe that caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. Our Veterinary Assistants and Technicians are well-utilized, highly valued members of the medical team, and we strive to create a supportive, fun environment filled with camaraderie, learning, and opportunities for professional growth.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Veterinary Assistants and Technicians are well-utilized and highly valued
- A supportive, fun, and team-oriented clinic culture
- Scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Experienced candidates can put their skills to work from day one
- Training available for the right candidate
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement for eligible licensed veterinary technicians
- Access to Vetcor TechLife for eligible veterinary technicians
- A team that believes exceptional patient care starts with supporting each other
What You’ll Do
- Safely and effectively handle and restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Support veterinarians in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Apply your knowledge of preventive care, medications, and vaccines
- Obtain accurate temperature, pulse, and respiration measurements (TPRs)
- Gather relevant medical histories for patient examinations
- Obtain diagnostic samples as directed by the veterinary team
- Perform phlebotomy and other sample collection
- Assist with and obtain diagnostic radiographs within your training and scope of practice
- Perform in-house laboratory testing
- Communicate important patient information clearly with veterinarians and fellow team members
- Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient patient-care environment
- Work collaboratively with the entire hospital team to support excellent patient outcomes
What You’ll Bring
- Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
- Appropriate state licensure for candidates applying as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Confidence with safe and compassionate animal handling and restraint
- Knowledge of preventive care, medications, and vaccines
- Experience with or willingness to learn phlebotomy, sample collection, radiography, and in-house laboratory procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate patient care
- A collaborative, team-first approach
- Compassion for patients and the people who love them
- Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
- A desire to continue learning and developing your veterinary skills
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- A workplace where your veterinary skills are genuinely used and appreciated
- Scheduling that supports life outside of work
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Training and opportunities to expand your clinical skills
- Quarterly team rewards
- Free or discounted laboratory work for your pets
- Discounts on veterinary services, products, and pet food
- A supportive environment where teammates learn and grow together
- Access to a broader community of veterinary professionals through Vetcor TechLife for eligible technicians
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement for eligible licensed technicians
- Access to Vetcor TechLife, a company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians, for eligible technicians
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program, including savings with participating brands and services such as Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, and more
- Scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
Join Our Team!
At Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic, we know excellent veterinary medicine is a team effort. We’re committed to giving our Veterinary Assistants and Technicians the opportunity to use their skills, continue learning, and feel appreciated for the important role they play in patient care.
Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant, a Licensed Veterinary Technician, or a motivated candidate ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you. So what are you waiting for? Apply today and let’s see the good we can do together!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Sprinkle Road Veterinary Clinic 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 workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences. That’s why we’re committed to a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.