Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Montgomery, AL

29d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Carriage Hills Animal Hospital has an immediate opening for a full time Veterinary Technician! Hospital website: https://vcahospitals.com/carriage-hills Location: 3200 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18-$21/hr Schedule: Day shifts - GP About Us VCA Carriage Hills has a longstanding reputation in the River Region as a provider of quality veterinary services in a friendly and compassionate atmosphere. We see multi-trauma, critical cases in our hospital. If you want to increase or hone your emergency skills, come see if VCA Carriage Hill is a fit for you. Our practice is known for quality veterinary care due to the range of services offered and our efforts to fill the area’s need for specialty services. We have 8 full/time doctors. We are a 24-hour emergency and referral hospital with services including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, ultrasound, digital x-rays, endoscopy, oncology, internal medicine, boarding, and grooming. We also offer cancer treatment, orthopedic care, neurosurgical care, and critical care. Check out our website here: www.vcahospitals.com/carriage-hills Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.

Responsibilities

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

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, Plumbs App, and more
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
competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!