Certified Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick time

Pet care discounts

Mental health resources

Job summary

VCA All Pet Animal Hospital in Taylorsville, Utah is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our AAHA-accredited GP practice. We offer full-time or part-time roles with Saturday shifts, competitive pay, and a strong benefits package.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality care for dogs and cats using the latest technology. We value ongoing education, career development, and a supportive work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring during procedures.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry procedures and care.
• Radiology and laboratory work.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Pharmacy duties and medication handling.
• Care for hospitalized animals and recovery support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and assess patients.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Prepare for and assist surgery.
• Perform dentistry, radiology, and labs.
• Draw blood and place catheters.
• Assist in pharmacy tasks and medication administration.
• Care for hospitalized animals and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Radiology

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

Join The VCA All Pet Animal Hospital/Taylorsville Team as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)! Location: Taylorsville, UT Full-Time, Saturdays Pay: 18.00 - 30.00 / hr. Do you love providing superior medical care to dogs and cats while utilizing the newest technology? VCA All Pet animal hospital Animal Hospital is seeking a full or part time veterinary technician to join the team at our AAHA accredited, GP practice in Taylorsville, Utah. We believe that our pets’ are an extension of our families and have provided personalized care to the community for over 35 years.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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, 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 mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• 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, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating 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. 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
• Dentistry
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

Benefits:

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.

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.