Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•State College, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Metzger Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join its Medical Team in State College, Pennsylvania. The hospital is a state-of-the-art facility with advanced diagnostic tools and 24-hour care, including an emergency doctor and technicians on site at all times. It holds Feline Friendly and AAHA accreditations and is a Level III VECCS Certified Veterinary Emergency Hospital. The hospital describes its culture as supportive and collaborative and seeks a dedicated, experienced technician committed to high standards of patient care and client service. The Veterinary Technician supports Technician and Doctor teams by helping create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients and delivering an outstanding client experience. The position uses the technician’s credentials and clinical knowledge to help provide exceptional care to patients. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The stated compensation range is $19.50–$26 per hour. VCA highlights continuing education, personal career development, leadership opportunities, and an inclusive work environment. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation and sick time; a 401(k); petcare discounts; insurance coverage; paid parental leave; tuition support; license reimbursement; mental health and wellness subscriptions; and referral bonuses. Some benefits are marked as applicable.

Requirements

  • Experienced Veterinary Technician.
  • Credentials identified in the posting include CVT, RVT, or LVT.

Responsibilities

  • Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients while supporting Technician and Doctor teams.
  • Deliver an outstanding client experience and compassionate care to patients.
  • Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
  • Monitor anesthesia.
  • Prepare for and assist with surgery.
  • Provide dentistry services.
  • Perform radiology and laboratory work.
  • Perform venipuncture and place catheters.
  • Support pharmacy tasks and patient recovery.
  • Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Benefits

  • Continuing education allowance, if applicable
  • Tuition support and sponsorships
  • Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
  • Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, if applicable
  • Generous employee petcare discounts
  • Life insurance
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and sick time, if applicable
  • 401(k)
  • Career development programs
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Opportunities to give back through Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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