What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Location: 3255 North State Road 9. Anderson, IN 46012
VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is looking to add a Registered Veterinary Technician to our team!
Schedule: Full-time days, 4x10's, with every other weekend and some holidays are required.
Compensation: $ 17 - $ 22 / hr and the starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.
We are a full-service facility offering Urgent care, Hospitalization, Boarding and Preventative/Routine medical care. In addition to our general Veterinary services, we offer advanced services such as internal medicine consults, endoscopy, ultrasound and advanced soft tissue surgeries.
What We Value:
We take our mission statement: pet health is our top priority- very seriously. We believe in a team approach to medicine and focus on high-quality patient care. Our team is committed to continuously improve the standard of care and veterinary medicine as a whole. We work hard to ensure that our love of animals translates into compassionate care and respect for our patients.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in both our Urgent Care and Primary Care areas of the hospital. You'll provide high-quality medical care to patients requiring immediate attention in Urgent Care, while also building long-term relationships with clients and their pets in Primary Care. This dual role allows you to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment and contribute to the overall health and well-being of our patients.
The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
Venipuncture and IVC placement.
Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
Perform an initial assessment to evaluate the patient's condition quickly. This includes checking vital signs, assessing for obvious injuries or distress, and gathering information from the pet owner about the situation.
Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
Dentals and dental radiographs.
Vigilantly monitor hospitalized patients, identifying subtle changes in their clinical status.
Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
Benefits of Joining VCA:
Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
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
Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and 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.
Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Apply today!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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
Salary : $17 - $22