Veterinary Technician Overnight Lead

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to support the Overnight ER/ICU team in Chattanooga. This role involves delivering high-quality veterinary care, leading a skilled team, and embracing a culture of support and trust. Candidates should have experience in emergency and critical care settings, along with proficiency in key veterinary technician duties.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays and sick days

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of veterinary technician experience.
• Proficient in veterinary technician skills and desire to grow in leadership.
• Experience with emergency & critical care and specialty medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, diagnostics, and treatments for patients in an ER/ICU setting.
• Monitor procedural anesthesia and collect patient histories.
• Collaborate with team members and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Veterinary technician skills

Leadership capacity

Emergency care experience

Job description

VCA RIVER is hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician to join the Overnight ER/ICU team at our AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty animal hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

Credentialed welcomed and admired, but not required for the role.

Come work in a family environment where we embody a positive culture of trust, support, and teamwork. We nurture the concept of providing world class medicine and hometown care. If this sounds like your ideal work home, read more to see what else we provide for our patients, clients, and team members.

Location: VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals

2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

About Us

We are home to a wonderful team of specialists, LVMTs, and support staff, with services including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, and 24/7 Emergency. Our doctor team includes a veterinary radiologist, certified canine rehabilitation practitioners (CCRP), and an internist.

Our imaging services include ultrasound, echocardiography, and CT. We offer a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, fluoroscopy via C-arm, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our internal medicine service offers endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and some chemotherapy. Our rehab service offers a variety of options including underwater treadmill.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/regional-institute

About the Role

You will support our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service by providing care, diagnostics and treatments for our patients. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities include:

• Procedural anesthesia monitoring
• ER / ICU team skill building
• inventory and equipment repair
• Full technician skill utilization
• Collecting patient histories & physical exams
• Medication refills, and pet parent communication
• Proficient in medical calculations
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Potential Schedule: Weekend availability required

Compensation: Based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. (CVT, VTS, CVPM)

Qualifications

• Proficient in veterinary technician skills and the desire to grow in leadership
• 3 or more years of veterinary technician experience
• Experience with emergency & critical care and specialty medicine preferred
• Available to work some weekends to meet scheduling needs.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Interested in learning more?Apply today!

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

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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.