Veterinary Technician Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour Surgery service! We reside within a new 32,000 sq. ft. facility, operating 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium, conference room and meeting hall used to provide continuing education programs. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon). Our staff of specialists includes three Surgeons, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, an Internist, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, Neurosurgeon, and Radiation Oncologist. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.

Requirements

• Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine, or several years of experience in general practice
• Relevant education and credentials

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

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
• 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: Associate degree