Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Veterinary Technician

Ready to love where you work-and where you live?

Kodiak Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit team in beautiful Kodiak, Alaska. Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity, you'll find a hospital that values work-life balance, teamwork, and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

We're looking for an experienced technician who enjoys taking initiative, coaching teammates, and helping create an organized, collaborative hospital. You'll partner closely with our Hospital Manager and doctors to support the team, share your knowledge, and help develop the next generation of veterinary professionals-all while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

Why You'll Love It Here

Kodiak Veterinary Hospital is a two-doctor practice supported by a dedicated team of technicians, assistants, and client service representatives. We've built a positive, supportive culture where every team member feels valued and has the opportunity to grow.

Life in Kodiak is unlike anywhere else. If you love the outdoors, you'll feel right at home. Spend your days off fishing, hiking, kayaking, wildlife watching, or exploring miles of beautiful coastline. Summer brings vibrant farmers markets, community events, and endless opportunities to explore, while winters are milder than many people expect. Kodiak offers a welcoming small-town community where it's easy to build lasting friendships and truly feel at home.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional nursing care during appointments, treatments, surgery, and dentistry
• Monitor anesthesia, perform laboratory diagnostics, and administer medications
• Support hospitalized patients and maintain accurate medical records
• Coach, mentor, and help develop technicians, assistants, and support staff
• Partner with hospital leadership to strengthen workflows, training, and daily operations
• Serve as a clinical resource for teammates and help foster a collaborative, supportive culture
• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary experience preferred
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, but not required
• Strong technical and nursing skills
• Previous experience training, coaching, or mentoring team members is highly preferred
• A collaborative leader who enjoys helping others grow and succeed
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude with a solutions-focused mindset
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the success of the entire team

What We Offer

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling, with optional 3 days per week
• Rotating after-hours on-call schedule
• Weekly on-call stipend, plus additional compensation when called in
• Health insurance benefits for full-time employees
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO plan
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership that genuinely values work-life balance

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your skills are appreciated, your team feels like family, and adventure is waiting just outside your door, we'd love to hear from you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.