Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Wakefield (MA); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Career development programs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Pet care discounts

Headspace access

Resumo da oferta

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (or experienced VA) to support our growing hospital team. Located near Boston, the AAHA-accredited practice emphasizes Fear Free and compassionate care.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage, with a one-time sign-on bonus. You will perform anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and a range of technical tasks to support patient care across dogs,

Qualificações

• Certified Veterinary Technician (or experienced VA) with ability to work full-time.
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology and patient care is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Certified Veterinary Technician

Descrição da oferta de emprego

***You will receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $3,000***

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Certified Veterinary Technician (or experienced VA) to help support our growing hospital team.

At VCA Wakefield, we value teamwork and fun in a supportive and inclusive culture. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

About VCA Wakefield

Our AAHA-accredited, 12-doctor general and exotics practice is located in a new facility just 20 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of New Hampshire.

What makes VCA Wakefield unique?

• We have a meditation room that doubles as a lactation room for new moms, and we offer free subscriptions to Headspace.
• We offer free EV charging for your electric vehicle.
• When it comes to Fear Free™, we put our money where our mouth is. Our new (December 2020) facility is designed with separate entrances, lobbies, exam rooms, holding areas, and treatment areas for dogs and cats/exotics.
• We have iCalm music piped throughout the lobbies, exam rooms, and holding areas.
• More than half of our 65 associates are Fear Free™ Certified, and we'll pay for your online Fear Free and Veterinary Technician training.
• We see 54% dogs, 24% cats, and 22% exotics (including reptiles, birds, small mammals, and aquatics).
• Only about 15% of animal hospitals are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a distinction we've held for more than 40 years.
• We offer opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

Schedule

Full time, (5) days a week (4) day work week available, all associates share shift rotation of day, swing, closing, and weekend shifts.

Compensation

$25.00 - $29.00 / hour is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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 we 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.

Benefits

• 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 care (Headspace, Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wages
• Generous pet care discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) plan

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com