Full-time Veterinary Technician at VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital
At VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital, we’re proving that primary care can offer both high-quality medicine and a healthy work-life balance. Our team is proud to offer both.
About Our Hospital
VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice known for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We’re a close-knit, collaborative team that values communication, mentorship, and creating a positive experience for both our patients and the people who care for them.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A supportive, collaborative team
- AAHA-accredited hospital with a strong commitment to quality medicine
- Strong leadership; you’ll never feel like you’re on your own
- Predictable scheduling with no overnight or on-call shifts
- The opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and clients
- Hands-on learning and growth opportunities to continue advancing your technical skills
- A genuine commitment to work-life balance and team well-being
Why Our Team Stays
Many of our team members have been with us for years. We’ve built a culture where people feel supported, respected, and able to grow. We believe great medicine starts with taking care of our people.
Schedule: Full-time with rotating Saturdays
Compensation: $ 22–$ 27/hour, based on experience and skill set.
Benefits:
We support a work environment where you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on patients and clients. Here’s what we offer:
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, parental, CE, and bereavement leave.
Certifications: Discounts on Fear Free, Low-Stress Handling, AAFP Cat-Friendly, and VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Ready to Make a Change?
If you’re ready to bring your skills into a supportive, balanced, and growth-oriented environment—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
Location: 440 W 79th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Qualifications
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE (candidates actively pursuing credentialing encouraged to apply)
- Experience in general practice, ER, specialty, or research settings, with proficiency in core technical skills (venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry)
If you are a current associate, you will 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
