Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Athol, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Adams Animal Hospital is seeking a Full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our fully-equipped, AAHA-Certified veterinary hospital. Our Veterinary Hospital provides top quality medical services, wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, ultrasounds, spays, neuters, dental procedures and soft tissue surgeries. Our entire staff will do all we can to help your pet enjoy a happy and healthy life. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a like-minded professional to the team! Why Join the VCA Adams Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician
• Full time
• Saturday rotation required

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
• Use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits package
• medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree