Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Registered Veterinary Technician : Full-time at VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital About Our Hospital VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital is a trusted 3-doctor practice serving pets and families in our community with personalized veterinary care. From routine wellness visits to surgery and dental care, we focus on building lasting relationships with our clients while creating a supportive and collaborative workplace for our team. About VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. The Opportunity As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential role in patient care and client experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on nursing care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- Strong technical skills or desire to continue developing clinical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Passion for patient care and client service
Responsibilities
- Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and procedures
- Obtain patient histories and monitor hospitalized patients
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Support teammates in delivering exceptional patient and client care
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
- Financial wellness tools including Vault
- Continuing Education allowance and PTO
- WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
