Credentialed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-quality patient care and continuous professional development. You will be part of a supportive team that values education, providing you with resources for career growth, including tuition support and continuing education funds. Join a community that prioritizes both animal welfare and your personal career aspirations, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Free NAVTA Membership

Continuing education funds

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Generous hospital discounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Referral bonuses

Free mental health resources

Qualifications

• Believer in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care.
• Expertise in various veterinary procedures and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Assist in surgeries and provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

venipuncture

catheter placement

anesthesia monitoring

physical examinations

surgical preparation

dentistry

laboratory work

pharmacy

patient recovery

compassionate care

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital is growing! Interested in Exotics? We are the clinic for you! We are currently hiring for a full time Certified Veterinary Technician who is looking to grow their career with our team.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Why You Should Consider Us

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital -- located just 15 minutes north of Boston -- is a fast-growing AAHA-accredited, nine-doctor general and exotics practice. We
• We have 25 Fear Free (tm) Certified Professionals on staff

• We're beginning construction on a new space where dogs will be completely separated from cats and exotic species

• We see 52% dogs, 29% cats, and 19% exotics (including reptiles, birds, small mammals, and aquatics)

• We have a board-certified Avian vet on staff
• You will sharpen your skills and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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
• $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: $24 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS)

Why We Need You
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and 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:
• venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

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

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

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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