Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Town of Hanover (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital in Hanover, PA is expanding its medical team and seeks a capable veterinary technician. You will support veterinarians, perform exams, monitor anesthesia, assist surgeries, handle dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and patient recovery to deliver outstanding care.

We offer competitive pay, full-time and part-time positions, and a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and sick days, and pet care

Qualifications

• Credentials required: CVT/RVT/LVT or eligible for credentialing.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment is preferred.
• Familiarity with dentistry, radiology and lab work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT credentials

Veterinary patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Radiology

Surgical assist

Education

Formal veterinary technician training

State licensure/credential eligibility

Tools

Dental equipment

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!

• 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.