Veterinary Technician

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.

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Anchorage, AK Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 20, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description

Veterinary Technician at VCA East Anchorage Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time opportunity

Compensation  

$22.00 – $28.00/hour  
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

About Our Hospital  

VCA East Anchorage Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where learning, teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged.  

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery  

  • Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs  

  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments  

  • Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics  

  • Place catheters and support patient treatments  

  • Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up 

Total Rewards  

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:  

Health & Well-being  

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

  • 401(k) with company match  

  • Paid vacation and sick time  

  • Paid parental leave  

  • Infertility and gender affirmation benefits  

  • Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health  

  • Financial wellness tools including Vault  

Professional Development  

  • Continuing Education allowance and PTO 

  • WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities  

  • Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs  

 

Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) 

 

Your Next Career Step Starts Here 

Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today. 

Location: 2639 Boniface Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99504

If you are a current associate, you 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.
About this role

Summary

Assist veterinarians in medical procedures, support patient care, and educate clients.

Job title

Veterinary Technician

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Anchorage, AK, no remote work allowed

Salary

$24k–$33k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

assisting surgeriesanesthesia monitoringdental cleaningsmedication administrationdiagnostics

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

veterinary caresurgerydentistrydiagnosticsclient education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Anchorage, AK, USA

On-site City