Role Overview
VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a mid-level Veterinary Technician. This is a part-time role in Columbia. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Seeking a Veterinary Technician!
Location: 8895 Centre Park Dr Suite AB, Columbia, MD 21045 city name(s)
Pay Range: $18-$23 / hour
At VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Centre Park, we've helped puppies and kittens, dogs and cats live long, healthy and happy lives since 1997. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner.
Our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
We are looking to add a full time Veterinary Technician to our medical team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.
Why join the VCA Columbia team?
We are 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. 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
- Continuing education allowance
- 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 (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want You!
As a member of VCA Columbia, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to VCA Animal Hospitals. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals located?
This position is based in Columbia. VCA Animal Hospitals has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Veterinary Technician at VCA Animal Hospitals earn?
VCA Animal Hospitals has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Veterinary Technician role at VCA Animal Hospitals posted?
This role was posted on April 21, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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