Veterinary Technician - Overnight
About The Position
VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our well-established, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/general practice in Springfield, Pennsylvania. We're looking for a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care--with the experience and technical know-how to make them happen....a devoted team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, and is invested in their colleagues' success....someone who takes enormous pride in their ability to listen and speak to clients like a trusted friend....a service-minded professional who is energized by the gratitude of others and in the satisfaction of a job done right. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent--by delivering an outstanding client experience--so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals. And to never take their patronage for granted. The hospitalization of a beloved pet can be a stressful situation for everyone involved. At times, your ability to maintain a cool head and treat clients according to the Golden Rule will be tested. But we have faith in your professionalism and know that you won't let us, your patients--or yourself--down!
Requirements
- Experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician
- Credentialing
- Technical know-how
- Emotional intelligence
- Professionalism
Nice To Haves
- Believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care
- Devoted team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Invested in colleagues' success
- Takes enormous pride in ability to listen and speak to clients like a trusted friend
- Service-minded professional energized by the gratitude of others and satisfaction of a job done right
Responsibilities
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Laboratory and pharmacy work
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care for hospitalized patients
- Educate clients on the value of advanced veterinary care
- Coach clients on keeping their pets healthy
- Validate client concerns in collaboration with the doctor
Benefits
- Career Support
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership
- Access to VetFolio
- Access to Plumbs App
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- A variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to Headspace app
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Gender affirmation services
- Growing network of onsite social workers
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets
- A variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
