Veterinary Technician Urgent Care

VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our teamAbout UsWe are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Cheshire, CTCheck out our website here: At VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house dental suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityGrowth & leadership opportunitiesMedical, Dental & VisionCareer development programsVeterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarshipsGenerous hospital discounts and product discountsEmployer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insuranceVTS Career Path financial, and mentorship supportPaid vacation and sick timePaid parental leave401(k)Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)Referral bonusesInfertility benefitsCompetitive wageCompensation: is based on skill set, experience, and licensure statusSchedule: (3) 12 hr shifts, Monday, Thursday, and Friday.Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.What You'll DoWhether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:Compassionate patient careClient education and communicationPatient assessmentAnesthesia and surgery assistingRadiologyDentistryCatheter placementVenipunctureLaboratory workPharmacyMedical recordkeepingCandidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.Why VCAAt VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.Interested in this opportunity? ApplyWe look forward to hearing from you.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 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 moreThe 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