Certified Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education funds

Job summary

VCA City Cats in Arlington, MA is a busy, feline-exclusive veterinary hospital with six doctors, open six days a week. We offer wellness exams, vaccines, diagnostics, surgeries, spays/neuters, dentistry, and mass removals, plus feline boarding services.

The role includes compassionate patient care, client education, anesthesia and surgery assistance, radiology, dentistry, and medical recordkeeping. We value teamwork, growth, and a commitment to our culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or related field.
• Ability to assist in anesthesia and surgery.
• Experience client education and communication.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and communication.
• Patient assessment.
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting.
• Radiology.
• Dentistry.
• Catheter placement.
• Venipuncture.
• Laboratory work.
• Pharmacy.

Job description

About Us

We are a busy 6-doctor full service feline exclusive veterinary hospital open 6 days a week. We provide top quality veterinary services including wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, spays, neuters, dental procedures and mass removals. VCA City Cats is also a boarding facility with overnight accommodations available for cats.

Compensation

Compensation: Is $19.50 - $36.00 / hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. (VA thru CVT range)

Schedule

Schedule: Full time, (4) 10 hr shifts, weekend rotation required.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Free access to Plumbs , and education platforms such as Vetfolio

What You'll Do

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/city-cats

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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)

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 requested of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right