Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Seeking a Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant for full and part-time positions. If you love animals and people, join us as a Veterinary Technician/Assistant at VCA French Creek Animal Hospital. We are a team that cares about you, your growth and your future. At French Creek, you’ll help pets and their families live healthier lives while enjoying your own personal and professional growth. We are passionate about supporting veterinary 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. As a member of VCA, 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 for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience as a Technician/Assistant
- Solid nursing skills
- Motivated team player
- Effective multi-tasker
- Excellent communication skills
- Credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with exotics is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Help pets and their families live healthier lives.
- 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.
- Provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize skills in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Perform surgical preparation and assisting.
- Conduct dentistry procedures.
- Perform radiology.
- Conduct laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Manage pharmacy.
- Oversee patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
- Treat, monitor well and critically-ill patients.
- Educate clients.
Benefits
- Continuing education
- Health/dental/vision benefits
- Pet benefits and discounts
- Weekly team meetings
- State-of-the-art tools—including digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, cold laser therapy and ultrasound
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
