Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Liberty Animal Hospital in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our primary care team. You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, perform exams, radiology, and lab work, and help with nursing duties while delivering compassionate patient care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuing education within a supportive, team-based environment. Competitive hourly wage ($19-$22) with a biweekly weekend rotation and a schedule that

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures
• Prepare for and assist in surgery
• Provide dentistry, radiology, and lab work
• Administer medications and venipuncture
• Catheter placement and patient recovery

Skills

Physical exams

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Laboratory work

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 3810 River Run Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $19-$22/hr

Schedule: 7:30-5:30 M-F and biweekly weekend rotation administering medication

About Us

VCA Liberty Animal Hospital is a thriving primary care practice serving Shelby County, built on a foundation of exceptional client service, gold-standard medicine, and true teamwork. As an AAHA-accredited hospital and certified Cat Friendly Practice, we are proud to uphold the highest standards in veterinary care while delivering compassionate, personalized service to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

We are seeking a like-minded professional who shares our commitment to excellence and collaboration to join our dedicated team.

Why VCA

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!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Liberty team, 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 to gain experience 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, 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