Emergency Overnight Veterinary Technician

Jobtome; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus for CVT candidates

VTNE prep assistance

VTNE registration fee reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our evening and overnight emergency team with a signing bonus for CVT candidates. The role includes patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, radiology, and lab work, with extensive benefits and opportunities for continuing education.

We offer competitive pay, retirement options, and a strong emphasis on career development.

Qualifications

• CVT, RVT or LVT credential required or clearly in progress with eligibility.
• Experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and overnight shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Pharmacy duties and patient recovery.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Communication

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our evening and overnight emergency team. A signing bonus is available for CVT candidates!

Address: 6360 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Competitive Pay and Benefits: signing bonus available for experienced CVT's We will assist with the costs of preparing for the VTNE and reimburse the registration fee for the VTNE.

Schedule: Overnights or swing shifts

Why Join the VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital?

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.

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 pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Cottonwood Animal Hospital, 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.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have 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

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, and technical development)
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