Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lyra mental health platform

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Pet care discounts

CE allowance and VTNE prep sponsorship

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

VCA Feline Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for a feline-exclusive hospital. Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $29.00 per hour, full-time with a Monday-Thursday schedule.

You will use your feline-focused expertise to deliver high-quality care, perform venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, dentistry, lab work, and compassionate patient recovery. Join a team dedicated to excellent client experiences.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with feline-focused expertise is required.
• Strong client communication and patient care skills (cats).
• Experience with venipuncture, catheters, anesthesia, and radiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist in radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Provide surgical prep and assisting.
• Conduct dentistry, laboratory work, and pharmacy duties.
• Support patient recovery and hospitalized care with compassion.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

VCA Feline Medical Center is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team at a feline-exclusive Hospital.

Location: Reno, NV

Compensation: $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Full-time, M-Th.

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 We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

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

Total Rewards

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.