Veterinary Technician

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is expanding their team and are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.

Compensation: Starting range is $ 18 + /hr. Compensation is determined by skill set, license, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling, 4 x 10 hour shifts with alternating weekends and some holidays.

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.
Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
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.
Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
Anesthesia monitoring.
Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
Dentals.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with corporate match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more
Plus so much more

Address: 3255 North State Road 9, Anderson, IN 46012

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about emergency and critical care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you New Veterinary Technician Grads are encouraged to apply

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

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