Certified Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Weston (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service veterinary hospital in Weston, FL, as a Certified Veterinary Technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care, engage with clients, and support the health of animals. With a focus on personal and career development, you will be part of a collaborative environment that values your ideas and contributions. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including continuing education funds, medical coverage, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes your well-being. If you are passionate about animal care and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Discounts to Fear Free Certification

Medical, Dental & Vision

Career development programs

Veterinary Technician education tuition support

$750 continuing education funds

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Free mental health resources

Qualifications

• Candidates must be positive and motivated with a passion for animal care.
• Experience as a credentialed veterinary technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and educate clients on animal health.
• Assist in anesthesia, surgery, and perform laboratory work.

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

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Veterinary Technician education

Job description

VCA Indian Trace Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

About Us

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

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/indian-trace

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.

The Benefits Continue To Grow:

• 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
• $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
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS)

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

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.