Credentialed Veterinary Technician

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

Job summary

VCA Lynnfield Animal Hospital is seeking a certified veterinary technician to join their team in Wakefield, MA. The position offers a full-time or part-time commitment, competitive wage, and a range of professional development benefits while providing exceptional care to pets and their owners.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Tuition support and sponsorships

Free wellness subscriptions

Qualifications

• Possess a CVT, RVT, or LVT credential.
• Experience in veterinary clinical environments preferred.
• Compassionate and dedicated towards patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Monitor anesthesia during surgeries.
• Assist with surgical preparations and patient recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Education

CVT, RVT, LVT

Job description

Join The VCA Lynnfield Veterinary Hospital Team!

At VCA Lynnfield Animal Hospital, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We are hiring for a full-time or part-time certified veterinary technician.

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We are seeking like-minded individuals to fill full- and part-time veterinary technician positions.

VCA Lynnfield Animal Hospital was located in Lynnfield, MA, and has been serving the community since 1951. In the summer of 2021, we moved to Wakefield, MA, across from Lake Quannapowitt. The lake provides a nice place to eat lunch or go for a walk during breaks or after work. We will also have three new graduate doctors joining us this summer who will need experienced technicians to work alongside them. The Wakefield location is also home to Radiocat, a Center for Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism, providing another area of growth for our technicians.

Why Join The VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting technicians and committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that encourages you to explore everything a technician career has to offer. We foster an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and patient care. Benefits include:

• Access to the resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (e.g., Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

Your mission as part of the VCA team is to earn the confidence of pet parents by delivering outstanding client experiences, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. We value your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and want you to utilize your knowledge. Your responsibilities will 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
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized patients

The pay range for this position is $22 - $28/hour.

If you are ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team, apply now! We look forward to meeting you!

The information in this position description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as needed due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

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