Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Highlands Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team part time! Location: 25011 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24211 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21-$25/hr About Us Our AAHA-accredited hospital offers advanced medical care supported by modern diagnostics and state-of-the-art technology, including general surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiography. We are committed to medical excellence and delivering the highest standard of care to our patients. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where veterinary technicians can grow their skills and contribute meaningfully to patient care. If you’re passionate about quality medicine and teamwork, we’d love to connect with you. Why VCA 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. Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA Highlands 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.
Requirements
- experience
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
