VCA Aledo Animal Hospital is seeking a **compassionate, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Technician** to join our team. At VCA Aledo Animal Hospital, we’re more than just a veterinary clinic — we’re a team of dedicated professionals who love what we do and who we do it with. As a well-established, four-doctor small animal practice, we take pride in offering high-quality medicine with a personal touch. We care deeply about our patients, clients, and each other. Our clinic environment is friendly, respectful, and collaborative — we work hard to maintain a supportive and positive workplace. Everyone pulls their weight, no egos, and no drama. We share a passion for veterinary medicine and believe that continued learning and professional growth are essential to great care and personal satisfaction. Whether we’re treating a sick pet, educating an owner, or supporting each other through a busy day, we do it as a team. If you’re looking for a clinic where your skills will be valued, your input respected, and your development supported, we’d love to meet you. **About the Role** We are seeking a **compassionate, skilled, and experienced Veterinary Technician** to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our veterinarians and fellow technicians to provide exceptional medical care and outstanding service to our clients and their pets. This position requires strong technical abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for teamwork. You’ll be involved in every aspect of patient care — from intake to discharge — and play an integral role in both clinical and client-facing duties. **What You’ll Do** **Clinical Support:** + Assist with physical exams, diagnostics, surgical procedures, and emergency care + Monitor anesthesia and post-op recovery; maintain detailed surgical records + Administer medications, vaccines, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed + Perform blood draws, catheter placements, radiographs, urinalysis, fecal exams, and other diagnostics + Maintain accurate and thorough medical records in our electronic system **Client Communication & Education:** + Provide compassionate, clear, and professional communication to pet owners + Educate clients on post-treatment care, nutrition, medications, and follow-up protocols + Support client relationships that foster trust and long-term care **Facility & Team Support:** + Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and surgical suites + Contribute to daily team huddles and workflow improvements + Help mentor junior staff and support a learning-focused environment + Participate in ongoing training, CE, and skill development **Qualifications** + **Minimum 2 years of clinical experience** in a veterinary technician role required + Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, radiology, and inpatient care + Excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while staying calm and organized + Passion for patient care, continuous learning, and strong team collaboration **What We Offer** We believe in taking care of our team so they can take the best care of our clients and patients. We offer: + **Competitive compensation** based on experience + **Flexible scheduling** with rotating Saturdays and one day off during the week (no Sunday or overnight shifts) + **Health benefits** (medical, dental, vision) + **Paid time off (PTO), sick days** and paid holidays + **Continuing education support** (allowance, days off for CE) + **Generous Employee pet care discounts** + **Supportive leadership** and career development opportunities + A respectful, encouraging, and _fun_ workplace culture **Ready to Join a Team That Feels Like Family?** If you’re an experienced veterinary technician looking for a clinic where you can grow, contribute, and feel truly valued — we’d love to meet you. **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