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 educate, train, and support through the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. This full-time, in-person, paid position is designed to support each student’s success by setting achievable goals and deadlines in a structured environment. Tuition in the Penn Foster Vet Tech Program is paid for by VCA. Training and education provided by the VVTA will supplement, enhance, and reinforce the education you receive in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology Program. In addition to your school curriculum, you will learn and practice skills that complement your respective level in the program. 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.
After completion of this program, you will graduate with an associate degree from an AVMA accredited vet tech program and will be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
Our program includes classroom hours at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT. Clinical hours are completed at VCA Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Norwalk, CT or VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, located in Shelton, CT.
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
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 read and write at college level
- Ability to overcome difficult obstacles
- Works for VCA animal hospital preferred
- Previous experience working with animals preferred
- Minimum of 20 hours working in or observing at an animal hospital
- 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
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
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