Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital in Hanover, PA is expanding its medical team and seeking a veterinary technician. The clinic offers opportunities to work with AAHA-accredited care, a supportive team, and continuing education resources.

We provide competitive compensation ($20–$24/hr) and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, and 401(k). Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold veterinary technician credentials (CVT, RVT, or LVT).
• Current veterinary technician license or certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry and dental radiography tasks.
• Radiology procedures and interpretation assistance.
• Laboratory work including sample handling.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Pharmacy duties and patient education.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT credentials

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credential

Job description

Seeking a veterinary technician!

Location: 3002 Hanover Pike, Hanover, PA 17331

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20-$24/hr

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital is expanding the medical team!

Our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Conewago has been helping pets live long and healthy lives since 1980. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Located in Hanover, our veterinarians, technicians and support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best preventive and healing care. We are seeking a link-minded professional to join the team.

Why join the VCA Conewago team?
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!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!
As a member of VCAConewago, 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 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

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.