Certified Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) and retirement benefits

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Everett seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our care team. This full-time role includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus, with compensation of $25-$31 per hour based on skill and licensure. Weekend rotation is required.

You will support medical and surgical care, educate clients, manage medications, assist with labs and imaging, monitor anesthesia, and maintain medical records within a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician.
• Experience supporting veterinary assistants and technicians is valued.
• Strong client communication and medical recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care throughout treatments and procedures.
• Educate clients on pet health, care instructions, and medications.
• Administer medications and manage pharmacy tasks.
• Collect and process lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia.
• Perform routine dental procedures and maintain dental records.
• Maintain accurate medical records and hospital documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection & processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation & assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

***This role has a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus paid at 30 days and has a mandatory 12-month retention period*** VCA Everett is looking to hire a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our care team. Our Veterinary Hospital provides top quality medical services, wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, ultrasounds, spays, neuters, dental procedures and soft tissue surgeries. Our entire staff will do all we can to help your pet enjoy a happy and healthy life. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! Compensation: $25 - $31 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status. Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required. Learn more about us here: https://vcahospitals.com/everett At VCA we encourage and support employee growth and development, with training and development plans that combine theoretical knowledge and practical skill development. .

Why Join the VCA Everett Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Career development programs Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Diagnostic imaging Surgical preparation and assisting Anesthesia monitoring Dentistry Medical recordkeeping

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

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 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.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.