Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Magnolia by the Gulf is a full-service animal hospital committed to delivering high-quality care for cats, dogs, pocket pets, and rabbits. Located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, just minutes from the beautiful Gulf beaches, we have proudly served this close-knit community for many years. Our hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, and our team is focused on promoting the health and well-being of every pet we see. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team that values compassion, communication, and a positive work environment, where each team member plays an important role in delivering exceptional care.
Requirements
- Credentials as CVT, RVT, or LVT.
- Experience in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Experience in anesthesia monitoring.
- Experience in surgical preparation and assisting.
- Experience in dentistry.
- Experience in radiology.
- Experience in laboratory work.
- Experience in venipuncture.
- Experience in catheter placement.
- Experience in pharmacy.
- Experience in patient recovery.
- Experience in compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating 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.
- Utilize knowledge and skills in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Perform anesthesia monitoring.
- Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.
- Conduct dentistry.
- Perform radiology.
- Conduct laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Administer pharmacy services.
- Manage patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
