Experienced Veterinary Technician
About The Position
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. 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. We are seeking a seasoned vet tech (licensed preferred) with at least 2 years of anesthesia experience to join our surgical team. This candidate must have a background with both routine and critical surgical procedures.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of anesthesia experience.
- Background with both routine and critical surgical procedures.
- Licensed veterinary technician preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Prepare for and assist in surgery.
- Perform dentistry.
- Perform radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Administer pharmacy.
- Manage patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 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
- 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
- Continuing education and personal career development
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership
- Access to VetFolio
- Access to Plumbs App
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
