Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Certified Veterinary Technicians to join a premier Cat Only hospital in Arlington. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and a commitment to work-life balance, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. You will utilize your skills in physical examinations, anesthesia monitoring, and compassionate care to ensure the well-being of feline patients. With a focus on professional development, this opportunity provides a pathway to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners. Join a community that values your expertise and dedication!

Benefits

Access to large veterinary community

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience with low-stress and Fear Free handling techniques is preferred.
• Strong belief in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client experiences to build trust with pet parents.
• Provide exceptional care to hospitalized animals with compassion.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Join our Team!

Do you have a passion for feline medicine? If a flexible schedule and work-life balance important to you?

VCA City Cats is seekinga Certified Veterinary Techniciansto join the VCA City Cats Team full time. We are proud to be one of the premier Cat Only hospitals locatedin historic Arlington, Massachusetts and ourgrowing hospital includes a board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist offering medical and surgical services as well as two full time General Practice Veterinarians.

VCA City CatsHospital is a newly renovated facility equipped with feline friendly reception and exam rooms, and state of the art dental and surgical suites.Our newly redesigned boarding area includes comfortable condo-style accommodations with views of downtown Arlington to satisfy even this most discriminating of our feline friends.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. Credentials preferred, as well as experience with low-stress and/or Fear Free handling and restraint techniques.

Why Join The VCA City Cats Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• 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 wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The salary range for this position is $21- $26 / hour based on experience.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

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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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.