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VCA Ridge Road Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced **Licensed Veterinary Technician** to join our team.

Pay: $17 to $22 depending on experience level

The schedule will include 36 to 40 hours a week. Days will vary based on hospital needs. Working hours are 7:15 to at least 6pm M-F and 7:45- at least 12 on Saturdays. Technicians rotate and help with kennels on Saturday evenings, Sundays, and holidays. We will be required to be in the rotation.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and entire team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

+ Venipuncture

+ catheter placement

+ radiology

+ anesthesia monitoring

+ physical examinations and patient assessment

+ surgical preparation and assisting

+ dentistry

+ laboratory work

+ pharmacy

+ patient recovery

+ compassionate care for our hospitalized and boarding patients

+ Assist doctors in exam room during patient appointments

+ Maintaining medical records

+ Must be comfortable working with all species including large dogs, cats, birds, lizards, snakes, rabbits, and other exotic pets.

+ Must have good communication skills.

+ Must be able to work weekends and rotate Holidays.

+ Must be able to lift 45lbs.

Why You Should Consider Us

We are passionate about supporting our technicians 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.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.

• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Below are some of the many benefits we offer:

+ Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community

+ Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement

+ Medical, dental & vision insurance, as well as supplemental options

+ 100% Employer-paid disability insurance (short and long term) and life insurance

+ Paid parental leave

+ Paid vacation, paid sick time, bereavement, and holiday pay

+ 401(k) with company match

+ CE allowance for full time credentialed technicians.

+ Tuition support and sponsorships

+ Vet Tech license reimbursement

+ Free access to mental health care through Lyra Health, Life Assistance Plan through Cigna, Headspace app, self-care resources

+ Generous hospital discounts and product discounts

+ Opportunities to give back through community partnerships including VCA Charities and the SPCA

+ Competitive compensation based on credentials and experience

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)

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

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