Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Berkeley Hills (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Overnight pay differential

CE allowance

NAVTA membership

LVT licensure reimbursement

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

VCA Northview Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our General Medicine team full time. We support growth, training, and a collaborative environment with emphasis on wellness and preventive care.

Responsibilities include anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and providing compassionate patient care while educating clients. The role offers a positive culture, competitive pay, and opportunities for career development within a large network.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician preferred or license-eligible.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and radiology is desirable.
• Strong client education skills and Fear Free handling to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technician skills to provide gold standard medical care.
• Monitor anesthesia and oversee recovery.
• Perform radiography (digital) and radiographs.
• Collaborate with all hospital services and educate clients on wellness and vaccines.
• Support Fear Free practices and maintain EMR documentation.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Fear Free handling

Client education

Team collaboration

Wellness/preventative care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) / RVT

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position Overview

VCA Northview Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our General Medicine care team full time! Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA we strongly believe in training and development for all employees! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our General Practice & Urgent Care hospital.

What Makes VCA Northview Unique?

We are a large multi doctor practice, with a small family feel. We have built a culture of support, and kindness and truly work together as a team. Our hospital supports Surgery, Internal Medicine, the full circle support of General Practice and Wellness care, as well as Rehabilitation patients.

General Medicine Veterinary Technician Duties:

• Technician skill utilization


• Ensure patients are provided gold standard medical care


• Anesthesia monitoring and recovery


• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety is a top priority) and Digital Radiographs


• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services


• Understanding of wellness, preventative care, and common pharmaceuticals


• Providing compassionate care for all patients embracing Fear Free adaptations


• Strong client educator


• Familiar with EMR

Potential Schedule:

Full-time Mon-Saturday. Shift times may vary but typically will be working four 10 hour shifts. No Sundays.

Compensation:

$ 18 - 25 / hour based on experience, skill set, and licensure status

The Culture at VCA Northview

We are passionate about our team’s health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. 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 while supporting a work-life balance. We not only work hard, we play hard too. We love a pot luck lunch! We celebrate the holidays with fun things such as personalized Valentines and holiday themed hidden objects that are stashed throughout the hospital with treats and surprises. We practice leaving notes of kindness, go on Starbucks runs (!), ice cream magically appears in the freezer from time-to-time, and have you seen our Vet Tech Week? Our jobs can be stressful. We expect professionalism while appreciating a good sense of humor. You’ll regularly hear knock-knock or “dad” jokes being exchanged in our treatment room. This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show one another, being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

The Benefits Continue to Grow!

• Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)


• Generous pay differential for overnight hours


• Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification


• Free NAVTA membership


• $750 CE allowance for CVT/RVT Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities


• LVT license reimbursement


• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)


• Referral bonuses


• Competitive wage VTS career path financial support


• Medical, dental & vision insurance


• Life, long and short term disability insurance


• Paid parental leave


• Infertility Benefits


• Paid vacation and sick time


• 401(k)


• Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced licensed or license eligible technician. Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Ready to Grow

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We look forward to getting to know you!

Company Overview

We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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