Veterinary Technician Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician (CVT position, VAs welcome to apply) to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service. We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you. About the Role As an experienced Veterinary Technician/CVT, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care Patient assessment and triage Client education and care Hospitalization/ICU care Anesthesia induction and monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Radiology Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing Venipuncture, catheterization Pharmacy Medical record keeping Our team is committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and creating a positive environment for patients, clients, and staff alike. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with a team that values empathy as much as excellence, this could be the place for you. VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice. We operate within a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium and a conference room that provides continuing education programs to our staff and the local veterinary community. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon). We are proud that our team of board-certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians. We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools. West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with year-round pleasant weather and beautiful white sandy beaches. Urban, suburban, and rural living are all within a short drive of the hospital. Come live where people vacation! 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 Veterinary Technician/CVT
• Solid technical skills
• Genuine compassion for animals
• Passion for animals
• Pride in providing top-quality care
• Ability to work in a supportive team environment

Nice To Haves

• CVTs, VAs welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Patient assessment and triage
• Client education and care
• Hospitalization/ICU care
• Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology
• Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
• Venipuncture, catheterization
• Pharmacy
• Medical record keeping

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Access to free mental health care, 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
• Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation/sick days
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed