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Merrifield Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time or part-time
Schedule: Four-day workweeks. Rotating Saturdays.
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account (full-time only), 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program (full-time only), and Referral Bonus Program.
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only), supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and access to the TechLife community.
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Flexible scheduling, four-day work weeks, limited rotating Saturdays, no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.
Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is key to helping pets live happy, healthy lives? Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Merrifield Animal Hospital wants YOU on our team!
Merrifield Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with rotating Saturday shifts required approximately twice per month.
With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and plenty of room for personal and professional growth, this may be your perfect next step. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? At Merrifield Animal Hospital, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we’ve built a supportive environment where you can do meaningful veterinary work while still having time for life outside the hospital.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Four-day work weeks available
- Rotating Saturday shifts limited to approximately two per month
- No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- Regular lunch breaks
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- A hospital stocked with coffee, tea, and snacks—always
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your veterinary career
What You’ll Do
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day
- Provide compassionate support to patients and the people who love them
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to help keep patients safe and comfortable
- Educate clients and help strengthen the human-animal bond
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with your teammates
- Use your veterinary skills to make a positive impact in your community
- Collaborate with the veterinary team to provide excellent patient care
What You’ll Bring
- Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- A genuine passion for animals and veterinary medicine
- A commitment to compassionate, low-stress patient care
- Strong communication and client education skills
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your knowledge with others
- A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
- The ability to tolerate plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
- Spidey powers are optional, but definitely appreciated
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- A schedule that recognizes you have a life outside of veterinary medicine
- A team that supports your personal and professional well-being
- Mentoring and encouragement as you advance your career
- A fun, welcoming culture where your personality is celebrated
- Opportunities to use your skills to make a difference for pets, clients, and your community
- Snacks, coffee, celebrations, and teammates who make the workday better
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Professional Growth & Recognition
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- TechLife Professional Development Program
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Think you’re the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Let’s find you the perfect place on our team! Join Merrifield Animal Hospital and bring your skills, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to a meaningful mission where you’ll make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. We can’t wait to meet you!
Merrifield Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time or part-time
Schedule: Four-day workweeks. Rotating Saturdays.
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account (full-time only), 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program (full-time only), and Referral Bonus Program.
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only), supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and access to the TechLife community.
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Flexible scheduling, four-day work weeks, limited rotating Saturdays, no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.
Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is key to helping pets live happy, healthy lives? Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Merrifield Animal Hospital wants YOU on our team!
Merrifield Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with rotating Saturday shifts required approximately twice per month.
With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and plenty of room for personal and professional growth, this may be your perfect next step. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? At Merrifield Animal Hospital, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we’ve built a supportive environment where you can do meaningful veterinary work while still having time for life outside the hospital.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Four-day work weeks available
- Rotating Saturday shifts limited to approximately two per month
- No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- Regular lunch breaks
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- A hospital stocked with coffee, tea, and snacks—always
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your veterinary career
What You’ll Do
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day
- Provide compassionate support to patients and the people who love them
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to help keep patients safe and comfortable
- Educate clients and help strengthen the human-animal bond
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with your teammates
- Use your veterinary skills to make a positive impact in your community
- Collaborate with the veterinary team to provide excellent patient care
What You’ll Bring
- Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- A genuine passion for animals and veterinary medicine
- A commitment to compassionate, low-stress patient care
- Strong communication and client education skills
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your knowledge with others
- A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
- The ability to tolerate plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
- Spidey powers are optional, but definitely appreciated
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- A schedule that recognizes you have a life outside of veterinary medicine
- A team that supports your personal and professional well-being
- Mentoring and encouragement as you advance your career
- A fun, welcoming culture where your personality is celebrated
- Opportunities to use your skills to make a difference for pets, clients, and your community
- Snacks, coffee, celebrations, and teammates who make the workday better
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Professional Growth & Recognition
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- TechLife Professional Development Program
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Think you’re the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Let’s find you the perfect place on our team! Join Merrifield Animal Hospital and bring your skills, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to a meaningful mission where you’ll make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Who's Hiring
- VCA Animal Hospitals207
- Banfield Pet Hospital207
- Ethos Veterinary Health180
- PetVet Care Centers133
- BluePearl Pet Hospital129
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs.
- Active Veterinary Technician license or VTNE eligibility required by most states
- Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and patient restraint techniques
- Experience monitoring anesthesia and operating anesthesia machines
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software such as Cornerstone or ezyVet
- Ability to take and position diagnostic radiographs safely
- One to three years of clinical experience in a veterinary setting preferred
Tips for Your Veterinary Technician Job Search
Highlight your species-specific clinical experience
Employers read past 'animal care' fast. Name the species you've treated and the procedures you've performed independently, whether that's feline dentals, avian restraint, or large-animal blood draws. Specificity tells hiring managers what cases you can handle from day one.
List your AVMA-accredited program and credentials
Put your VTNE pass, state license number, and any fear-free or anesthesia certifications near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems screen for these keywords before a recruiter ever reads your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinary technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by practice type and case mix
A general practice and a specialty surgery center expect very different skill sets. Filter openings by practice type and read the case-load description carefully. Applying to the right niche means your resume lands in front of a team that actually needs your exact training.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many clinics ask candidates to demonstrate venipuncture, IV catheter placement, or anesthesia monitoring during a working interview. Know which procedures you can perform without supervision and be ready to say so clearly when asked.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Emergency and specialty clinics routinely offer overnight and weekend differentials that meaningfully affect your total compensation. Ask about those rates during the offer stage, along with CE allowances and license renewal reimbursement, before you accept.
Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinary technicians?
The companies hiring the most veterinary technicians right now include VCA Animal Hospitals, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Ethos Veterinary Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Emergency and specialty hospital groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many veterinary technician jobs are remote?
About 2% of veterinary technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include veterinary tele-triage, client education coordination, and veterinary pharmaceutical sales support roles.
How do you become a veterinary technician?
You become a veterinary technician by completing an AVMA-accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in veterinary technology, then passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination. After passing the VTNE, you apply for licensure, registration, or certification in your state, since each state sets its own credentialing requirements. Some states require continuing education hours for renewal each cycle.
How do you get hired as a veterinary technician with little experience?
Clinics hiring new graduates focus heavily on externship performance and AVMA program accreditation, so leading with your clinical rotations and the procedures you performed under supervision strengthens your application considerably. Applying to general practice and shelter medicine roles first builds the case-volume experience that specialty and emergency hospitals look for when you move up.
What does the veterinary technician interview process look like?
Most veterinary technician interviews start with a phone screen from a practice manager, followed by an in-person meeting with the medical director or lead technician. Many clinics include a paid or unpaid working interview where you perform routine tasks such as restraint, catheter placement, or anesthesia monitoring so the team can assess your hands-on skills before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from clinics, emergency hospitals, specialty practices, and research facilities across the United States. Find the roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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