Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training

Discounts for Fear Free Certification

Growth & leadership opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision

Career development programs

CE funds and tuition support

License reimbursement

Hospital & product discounts

Life, disability insurance

Headspace mental health resources

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid vacation & sick time

Video resources and Vetfolio access

Job summary

VCA South Dade Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are a six-doctor, full-service practice offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry, located in South Miami, FL.

The hospital values positive attitudes, teamwork, and growth as we continue to serve our patients and their families. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be positive and motivated.
• Team-oriented hospital culture with opportunities for growth.
• We value collaboration, adaptability and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client communication.
• Assist in anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Perform radiology, dentistry, catheter placement and venipuncture tasks.
• Conduct laboratory work and manage medications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education & communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia & surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Job description

• Career development programs

VCA South Dade Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

About Us

We are a 6-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry and exotics located in South Miami, FL.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/south-dade

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.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: $21.00 - $30.00 / hr Is based on skill set, and experience

Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required.

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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