Veterinary Technician ER

Overview

Join to apply for the Veterinary Technician ER role at VCA Animal Hospitals
. VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is growing! We are adding experienced and knowledgeable ER RVTs to our team as we gear up to extend our hours back to 24/7 after updating and remodeling our fully equipped facility.

Compensation
: $30 – $45 per hour

Schedule
:
Day - 6am to 3:30pm;
Swing - 2pm to 12:30am

At VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley (VCA VSV), we offer emergency, critical and urgent care for dogs and cats, as well as internal medicine, neurology, oncology and surgery services. We work closely with local veterinarians to provide comprehensive, specialty-level veterinary care for pets. Our veterinarians and board certified specialists are dedicated to providing you and your pet with the same level of skilled, compassionate care they insist on for their own pets.

• 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

• 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

• Health & Well-being
  :
  Mental health resources, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, and fertility benefits
• Paid Time Off:
  Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Protection:
  Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support
• Perks:
  Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing

• Education:
  
  CE allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, plus access to WOOF University® (RACE-approved)
• Latest Technology:
  Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs (e.g., VCA Next)
• Sponsor ships:
  Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsor ships and VTNE prep courses
• Discounts:
  Discounts on Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, VETGirl, and VIN subscriptions
• Memberships: NAVTA membership included
• Leadership:
  Leadership development and mentorship programs

• Retirement: 401(k) with employer contribution
• Professional liability and life insurance: 100% employer-paid coverage and life insurance equal to one year’s salary
• Pet care perks:
  Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs
• Student loan resources:
  Advisory services and tools
• Legal resources:
  Access to legal resources for common services
• Transfer opportunities:
  Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), and more. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work; it is not a complete inventory of all duties and qualifications.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description as needed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For the complete EEO statement please see our career page at