Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

Pet discounts

Career development & CE opportunities

Job summary

VCA Gettysburg Road Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at our Mechanicsburg, PA location. The role involves assisting veterinarians, monitoring anesthesia, and performing labs, radiology, dentistry, and patient care to ensure high-quality outcomes for every patient.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, ongoing education, and professional growth. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are available with a stable, well-respected

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary and doctor teams to deliver high-quality pet care.
• - Monitor patient status during examinations and procedures.
• - Assist with anesthesia, surgeries, and dental procedures.
• - Collect samples, perform basic lab work, and handle radiology tasks.

Skills

Physical examination

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Gettysburg Road Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 1010 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $18-$22/ hour

Make a Difference in the Lives of Pets Every Day!

At VCA Gettysburg Road Animal Hospital, we believe great veterinary care starts with a great team. Our mission is to help pets live longer, healthier, happier lives while giving pet owners the confidence and peace of mind they deserve. We're proud to combine compassionate care with high medical standards, the latest veterinary techniques, and a team that's passionate about making a difference. Ready to put your skills, compassion, and love for animals to work? Join our team and help us deliver exceptional care to every patient, every day!

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 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.