The Role
Performs veterinary technician duties including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, examinations, surgery assistance, dentistry, laboratory work, pharmacy tasks, patient recovery, and compassionate hospitalized-patient care. Requires a current RVT license, documented prior experience, surgery experience, flexible availability, communication and customer service skills, computer proficiency, and willingness to cross-train in reception and kennel support.
Summary Generated by Built In
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have documented previous experience
• Hold a current RVT license
• Must have surgery experience
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Customer service skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communications skills
• Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
• This a Day Shift position
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including, medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts and more!
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Skills Required
- Documented previous veterinary technician experience
- Current RVT license
- Surgery experience
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Customer service skills
- Working knowledge of computers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to cross-train as a receptionist and kennel assistant
- Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and treatments
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The Company
What We Do
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
VCA Animal Hospitals Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
None