Veterinary Technician Emergency

Marsveterinary; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorship

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and a genuine compassion for animals, delivering top-quality care.

You will utilize your skills in patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and client education while benefiting from our commitment to your personal career development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Certified Veterinary Technician with strong technical skills.
• Dedicated to patient care with meticulous attention to detail.
• Compassion for animals and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist in surgical preparation and monitoring anesthesia.
• Perform diagnostics and keep medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Patient assessment and triage

Client education

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Pharmacy

Medical record keeping

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician Licensure

Job description

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service.

We are seeking experienced veterinary technicians who demonstrate dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong focus on patient care. Ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills along with genuine compassion for animals. If you are passionate about animals, take pride in providing top-quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly supports one another, we would love to meet you.

Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/palm-beach-vet-specialists

About the Role

As an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care

• Patient assessment and triage

• Client education and care

• Hospitalization/ICU care

• Anesthesia induction and monitoring

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Radiology

• Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing

• Venipuncture, catheterization

• Pharmacy

• Medical record keeping

Schedule

Full time (3) 12s

Compensation

$24 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, and experience.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the many benefits we offer

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

• Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.

• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

• Paid parental leave

• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians

• Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more

• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Referral bonus opportunities

• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

About Us

Our team is committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and creating a positive environment for patients, clients, and staff alike. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with a team that values empathy as much as excellence, this could be the place for you.

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice.

We operate within a 32,000 sq. ft. facility, 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium and a conference room that provides continuing education programs to our staff and the local veterinary community. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon).

We are proud that our team of board-certified specialists includes three Surgeons, three Internists, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, a Neurosurgeon, a Radiation Oncologist, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service, and open dialogue with referring veterinarians.

We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools.

West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with year-round pleasant weather and beautiful white sandy beaches. Urban, suburban, and rural living are all within a short drive of the hospital. Come live where people vacation!

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