Surgical Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This full-time role involves providing exceptional care to pets and their families, focusing on small animal surgery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in veterinary practices, including surgical skills and patient monitoring. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Support Program

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free lab work for pets

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Proficient in surgical and exam room technician skills.
• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care for pets and support for their owners.
• Perform surgical procedures and monitor patients.

Skills

Surgical technician skills

Drug calculations

Exam room technician skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

2+ years of experience

Job description

Who we are:

Do you have a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them? At West Shore Animal Clinic, we are passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care over our patients’ lifetime and establish a permanent bond between our clients and our fantastic staff of compassionate and qualified veterinary professionals. When you join our team, you will be helping to create healthier lives for countless pets and their families.

This is a full-time position for an experienced (at least two years) or licensed Veterinary Technician with a background in small animal surgery. Our goal is to attract talented veterinary professionals like you. In doing so, we have a flexible approach to compensation based on your skill level and excellent benefits to support your well-being, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

As an experienced Veterinary Technician, you already know what it takes to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the critical skills that we are looking for with this particular opportunity include:

• Proficient ability in performing all skills of a surgical technician, including anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients perioperatively.
• Proficient in drug calculations
• Proficient ability in performing all skills of an exam room technician
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

By joining the Veterinary Technician team at West Shore Animal Clinic, you can enjoy a meaningful career in a fun but professional team-oriented atmosphere. We value the personal and professional growth of all staff members. If you have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strive to never stop learning, and have a fiery passion for vet medicine, West Shore Animal Clinic may be the place for you!

Think you’re the Veterinary Technician we’re looking for? APPLY NOW so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of West Shore Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we are committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.