Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned veterinary practice as a Veterinary Technician in Yardley, PA, where holistic and conventional medicine combines. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, emphasizing a collaborative team approach and comprehensive animal care.

Benefits

Veterinary Technology degree tuition support

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• Documented previous experience required.
• Flexibility in hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia during surgeries.
• Assist in surgical preparations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Current CVT in PA

Job description

Join the VCA Animal Healing Center Team!

Location: 1724 Yardley Langhorne Rd, Yardley, PA 19067

Compensation: The pay range for this location is $22-$26/hr

Schedule needs: 2 X 10hr days, 2 X 8hr days, and rotating Saturdays

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to learn and grow in an established Holistic/Conventional veterinary hospital? VCA Animal Healing Center may be just the place you are looking for. We are a fast paced, multi doctor practice located in a historical house in scenic Yardley Pa. Here we focus on a more holistic approach to medicine offering acupuncture, laser therapy, homeopathy and Chinese herbs along with a wide range of conventional services including routine health care, dental care including full mouth dental radiographs, elective/non elective surgical procedures and more.

Our office goes above and beyond in both patient medical care and client service. VCA Animal Healing Center consists of a team of extremely committed doctors and technicians that work together side by side to provide patient care that is second to none. We believe in a team-oriented approach to patient care. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management & patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge & education.

Why join the VCA Animal Healing Center Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have documented previous experience
• Must have a current CVT in PA
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Customer service skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent communications skills
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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