Certified Veterinary Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their passionate team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, assisting in surgeries, and educating clients on pet health. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers growth opportunities and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are a motivated individual with a love for animals and a desire to excel in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Discounts for Fear Free Certification

Growth & leadership opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision

Veterinary Technician education tuition support

Generous hospital discounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in surgery and dentistry is preferred.
• Candidates must be positive and motivated with a commitment to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize skills in patient care, client communication, and surgical assistance.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment focused on quality veterinary care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Certification as Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team! Do you have experience in surgery and dentistry? Let's connect!

About Us

We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Lancaster, MA.

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

At VCA Lancaster 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
• 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
• 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
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: $23 - $26 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, CVA)

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.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.