Certified Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital in Hanover, PA is hiring a full-time Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, collaborative environment for professional growth.

You will provide patient care, assist in surgery, and support clients in maintaining their pets’ health. We encourage credentialed technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT) or those in training to apply.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training.
• Positive and motivated candidates encouraged.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Educate clients and communicate effectively.
• Assess patients and assist in anesthesia and surgery.
• Assist with radiology, dentistry, catheter placement, venipuncture.
• Perform laboratory work and manage the pharmacy.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.

Skills

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

About Us

We are a 2- doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Hanover, PA.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/conewago

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital we take our mission statement - your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal - very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house dental suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.

As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• 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
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 / hr is based on skill set, and experience

Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required.

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view. https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, 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:

• 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.

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).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see