Veterinary Technician Experienced

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education funds

License reimbursement

Hospital discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Maple Ridge Animal Hospital in Southbury, CT seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our four-doctor team. You will perform exams, anesthesia and monitoring, IV fluid administration, radiology, and client discharge while supporting a respectful, growth-oriented culture.

We encourage ideas and provide extensive benefits as part of the VCA family. The role includes a Saturday rotation and competitive wage in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or technician in training.
• Willingness to perform multiple roles and support hospital team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams, patient assessment and recovery.
• Perform anesthesia and monitor during procedures.
• Administer IV fluids and calculate CRI.
• Operate radiology and diagnostic imaging tools.
• Communicate with clients and discharge instructions.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT

Veterinary Technician

Clinical care

Team player

Tools

Radiology equipment

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

VCA Maple Ridge Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Certified Veterinary Technician, or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Southbury, CT.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/maple-ridge

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

• 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

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 / hour

Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status

Potential Schedule

Potential Schedule: Must include a Saturday rotation

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.

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

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.

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

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!

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities.

From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year.

We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.

Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.