Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA High Peaks is seeking a part-time, Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their medical team. They are a full-service hospital providing a wide range of services, including access to a Board Certified Surgeon performing advanced surgical procedures. The hospital emphasizes delivering the best medical care and fostering a unique culture that values individual skills and personality, supporting medical growth. They are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that encourages exploration of all a veterinary technician career has to offer. They are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, aiming to be a place where talented people want to work, stay, and do their best. The role supports technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, with the mission to win the confidence of pet parents by delivering an outstanding client experience to provide exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Ability to utilize knowledge in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Ability to monitor anesthesia.
- Ability to assist with surgical preparation.
- Ability to perform dentistry.
- Ability to conduct radiology.
- Ability to perform laboratory work.
- Ability to perform venipuncture.
- Ability to perform catheter placement.
- Ability to dispense medication from the pharmacy.
- Ability to monitor patient recovery.
- Ability to provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in advanced surgical procedures.
- Experience in a full-service hospital setting.
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.
- Utilize knowledge and skills in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Assist with surgical preparation.
- Perform dentistry.
- Conduct radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Dispense medication from the pharmacy.
- Monitor patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- $2000 Signing Bonus opportunity
- No Weekend hours
- 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)
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
