What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA?
Join the VCA Animal Healing Center Team! Location: 1724 Yardley Langhorne Rd, Yardley, PA 19067 Compensation: The pay range for this location is $22-$26/hr Schedule needs: 2 X 10hr days, 2 X 8hr days, and rotating Saturdays Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to learn and grow in an established Holistic/Conventional veterinary hospital? VCA Animal Healing Center may be just the place you are looking for. We are a fast paced, multi doctor practice located in a historical house in scenic Yardley Pa. Here we focus on a more holistic approach to medicine offering acupuncture, laser therapy, homeopathy and Chinese herbs along with a wide range of conventional services including routine health care, dental care including full mouth dental radiographs, elective/non elective surgical procedures and more. Our office goes above and beyond in both patient medical care and client service. VCA Animal Healing Center consists of a team of extremely committed doctors and technicians that work together side by side to provide patient care that is second to none. We believe in a team-oriented approach to patient care. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management & patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge & education. Why join the VCA Animal Healing Center Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the benefits we offer: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Career development programs Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Full-time and Part-time positions available Why We Want You You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals QUALIFICATIONS: Must have documented previous experience Must have a current CVT in PA Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays Customer service skills Working knowledge of computers Excellent communications skills Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you! If you are a current associate, you 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. 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.
Salary : $22 - $26
