Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Hillsboro, OR

5d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Hillsboro Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join the team at our AAHA-accredited 4-doctor practice in Coconut Creek. About Us At VCA Hillsboro, we are very team oriented. We truly enjoy and encourage each other's growth and success, and we place a strong emphasis on learning and development. We are very passionate about providing the best care possible for each pet and exceeding expectations with the client experience. Our team is like family and we treat our patients like family as well. Clients love the enthusiasm and personal attention they receive. We provide Primary Care, Surgery, Dentistry, and more, open Monday 7:30am - 8pm, Tuesday through Thursday 7:30am - 7pm, Friday 7:30am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm, closed Sunday. Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/hillsboro Schedule: must include a weekend rotation Compensation: $20 - $24 /hr is based on skill set, and experience. About the Role As a Veterinary Technician, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Why VCA VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. Location: 5619 Regency Lakes Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 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 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

experienced
Certified Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities

Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Venipuncture and catheter placement
Radiology and diagnostics
Lab sample collection and processing
Surgical preparation and assisting
Anesthesia monitoring
Dentistry
Medication preparation and administration
Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Access to free mental health care (up to 12 sessions a year), life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
CE and learning opportunities for all associates
Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
401(k) retirement plan
Referral bonus opportunities
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
competitive compensation
paid vacation/sick days
generous employee pet discounts