Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Conewago Animal Hospital is expanding its medical team and seeking a veterinary technician. Our AAHA-accredited facility, established in 1980, is dedicated to providing the best medical care for pets and an exceptional experience for their owners. Located in Hanover, our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are highly trained in the latest procedures and medicines to ensure patients receive optimal preventive and healing care. We are looking for a like-minded professional to join our team, emphasizing continuing education, personal career development, equity, inclusion, and diversity. We aim to create a supportive work environment where you can focus on your career, well-being, and patient care.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines
- Ability to perform physical examinations and patient assessment
- Ability to monitor anesthesia
- Ability to prepare for and assist in surgeries
- Ability to perform dentistry
- Ability to conduct radiology
- Ability to perform laboratory work
- Ability to place catheters
- Ability to administer medications
- Ability to monitor patient recovery
- Ability to provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Prepare for and assist in surgeries.
- Perform dentistry.
- Conduct radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Place catheters.
- Administer medications from the pharmacy.
- Monitor patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
- Utilize knowledge and skills as a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT).
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
