Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lyra mental health platform

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

CE allowance

WOOF University access

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Healing Center in Langhorne, PA is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our multi-doctor team. You will support veterinarians during a variety of medical procedures and guide clients through their pet's care with confidence and compassion.

We value skilled technicians who can work efficiently in a busy practice and communicate clearly with clients, teammates, and doctors. Full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits is available.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and clinical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics.
• Place catheters and support patient treatments.
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiographs

Dental cleanings

Client education

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Healing Center

Compensation: Pay range is $18 - 26/hr and is is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. Not looking for full-time? We are happy to discuss part-time schedules!

Location: 183C Bristol Oxford Valley Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047

About Us:

Our multi-doctor practice combines holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide comprehensive care for our patients. Our team offers a variety of services, including acupuncture, laser therapy, homeopathy, routine wellness care, advanced dentistry, full-mouth dental radiographs, and elective and non-elective surgical procedures.

At VCA Animal Healing Center, our technicians are an important part of the medical team. We believe in empowering our team to use their skills, think critically, contribute to case management and patient care, and continue developing their knowledge and expertise.

The Role

As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant , you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You'll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet's care with confidence and compassion.

What You'll Do

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
• Place catheters and support patient treatments
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and mediation
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Benefits

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.