• Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Shelton, CT)


    **Join the VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center** **team** !

     

    VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center** is actively seeking a full-time **Experienced** **Veterinary Technician** **(CVTs & VAs welcome to apply)

     

    to join our well-established surgery team.

     

    We feature a state-of-the-art facility with a talented team of eight board certified specialists providing the most comprehensive (24-7-365) veterinary medicine available in the region. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care and exceptional client services and have cultivated a highly skilled and motivated technical team to fulfill that mission.

     

    We are proud to offer a wide range of diagnostics including in-house MRI, Ultrasound and Endoscopy, Digital Radiography, Minimally Invasive Surgery, ICU with Telemetry and Oxygen Therapy.

     

    Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

     

    Please take a moment to view our hospital

     

    https://vimeo.com/572328666/9f582cee63

     

    We are a progressive hospital that believes in the importance of fostering a culture of teaching and growth. All are encouraged to apply to discuss how VCA Shoreline fits into your career goals.

     

    Why Join the VCA Family?

     

    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.

     

    At VCA 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 petcare discounts

    + Life, long and short term disability insurance

    + Paid parental leave

    + Paid vacation and sick time

    + 401(k)

    **Potential Schedule:** Part-time Thursday and Friday 8am - 6pm.

    **Compensation** : $ 20 – 35 / hour dependent on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

    Summary of Job Description and Function:

    + Assist with diagnostic testing including sample collection, venipuncture, radiography, submitting and running lab work

    + Perform sedation and anesthesia for procedures

    + Assist in patient procedures: preparation of patients, instruments, equipment

    + Fill medications

    + Plan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services

    + Maintenance of equipment used in Internal Medicine service

    + Ensure documentation is accurate and complete

    + General nursing care

    + Additional duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + 2+ years of experience, CVT Preferred

    + Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)

    + Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

     

    Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know 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 vcacareers.com

     

    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