Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is growing its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated and compassionate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on nursing care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in a supportive environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential role in patient care and client experience. VCA Animal Hospitals are passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, they’re committed to helping their teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- Strong technical skills or desire to continue developing clinical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Passion for patient care and client service
- Lifelong learners who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and procedures
- Obtain patient histories and monitor hospitalized patients
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Support teammates in delivering exceptional patient and client care
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
- Financial wellness tools including Vault
- Continuing Education allowance and PTO
- WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
- 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
