Veterinarian Technician

Seeking a Veterinary Technician

At VCA Kirkwood Animal Hospital, we are looking to add a full time Veterinary Technician to the medical team We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more If you like working as a team to help improve the health and wellbeing for animals and helping to educate pet parents about their pet, this could be a wonderful job for you.

Why join VCA Kirkwood?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. 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
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
401(k)
Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You
As a member of VCA Kirkwood, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred.
Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
Excellent communications skills.
Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.
Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change
High School Diploma & Active Veterinary Technician License

Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work some Saturdays.

Pay Ranges from $22.00-$27.00 per hour depending on previous experience and skillset.

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

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