Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health resources

Healthcare & fertility benefits

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Education allowance

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Feline Medical Center in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our feline-exclusive hospital team. You will apply your clinical skills to high-quality cat care and client communication in a fully supported setting.

You’ll perform venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dental care, lab work, and other routine tasks. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule Monday through Thursday, with competitive hourly

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LVT license in good standing in Nevada.
• Feline medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry and laboratory work.
• Pharmacy duties and patient recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical exams

Surgical prep

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

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com