Veterinary Technician Emergency
About The Position
VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join their growing ER care team full time. Credentials are desired but not required. VCA strongly believes in training and development for all employees, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and progressive team environment. The hospital is a 24-hour Emergency & Specialty facility that cares for canine and feline companions, and also works with multiple local wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators to provide care to various wild animals including hawks, eagles, owls, turtles, fawns, opossums, wild turkeys, porcupines, and snakes. The hospital supports advanced cases with cutting-edge technology including CT and multiple specialty departments such as Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, and I-131. They are dedicated to providing gold standard medicine and exceptional patient care, supported by VTS in ECC and SAIM, and promote a culture of growth and development for all levels of technicians. The culture at VCA CAVES emphasizes team health and wellness, welcomes questions, and makes training an expectation. They are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, striving to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work, supporting a work-life balance. The team also engages in social activities like family fun summer Olympics, Halloween costume parties, scavenger hunts, holiday ugly sweater competitions, and pot luck dinners. This role is suited for experienced licensed technicians, but also offers developmental training for those just starting their careers. Candidates are expected to be positive, motivated, adaptable, goal-driven, engaged, and possess the determination to overcome obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team. The hospital team meets frequently, and ideas and suggestions are encouraged for continuous growth.
Requirements
- Positive and motivated
- Adaptable, goal driven and engaged
- Determination to rise above obstacles
- Ability to wear multiple hats and work as a team
- Proficient in medical calculations
- Ability to perform Venipuncture / IVC placement
- Ability to perform Hands Free Radiology
Nice To Haves
- Credentials (desired but not required)
- Experience as a licensed tech
- Interest in obtaining Veterinary Technician Specialty
Responsibilities
- Anesthesia procedural monitoring
- Full Technician Skill Utilization
- Collecting patient histories & physical exams
- Medication refills, and Pet parent communication
- Proficient in medical calculations
- Venipuncture / IVC placement
- Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
- Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
- Providing compassionate care for all patients
Benefits
- Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
- Generous pay differential for overnight hours
- Hefty discounts to VetGirl
- Fear Free Certification
- Free NAVTA membership
- $750 CE allowance for credentialed technicians
- Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities
- LVT, CVT, RVT license reimbursement
- Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- VTS career path financial support
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
- Free access to Plumbs
- Free access to educational platforms such as Vetfolio
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
