VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and SpecialtyAnimal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician to join our growing Emergency care team full time!
Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA we strongly believe in training and development for all employees! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our 24-hour Emergency & Specialty hospital.
What Makes VCA CAVES Unique?
We not only care for our canine, and feline companions but here at VCA CAVES we also work with multiple local wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators to provide care to nature's most wild, and most in need. We have had the pleasure of assisting hawks, eagles, owls, turtles of all shapes and sizes, fawns, opossums, wild turkeys, porcupines, snakes and more! If you are ready to be a well-rounded veterinary technician, CAVES is the place for you!
Please take a moment to view our hospital video below and learn a bit more of why Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is the right choice for you!
https://vimeo.com/595388524/d3db078aa2
Job Summary: Assist Technicians, Doctors and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in executing treatment plans and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.
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.
Education and Experience: • High School Diploma.
Physical Requirements:
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
Duties:
Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
Build rapport with clients and pets. If there is a delay, keep clients informed of expected wait times.
Must support reception staff by providing telephone support to ensure that clients' calls and requests are being processed in a timely manner.
Care:
Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.
Make certain all patients are kept clean and as comfortable as possible.
Assist in treating hospitalized animals under veterinary supervision. Continuously monitor all patients admitted to the hospital.
Flexibility in working hours is required to ensure that the job is done properly.
Housekeeping and Maintenance of Hospital:
Make certain entire hospital both inside and outside, including treatment, surgery, kennels, runs, parking lot and entry is kept extremely clean throughout the day.
The Culture at VCA CAVES
We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA CAVES 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 while supporting a work-life balance.
We not only work hard, we play hard too. Meet us for our family fun summer Olympics, Halloween costume parties, week long scavenger hunt and our holiday ugly sweater competition. Don't forget the family vibe when we bring pot luck dinners where everyone can participate. Have you seen our Vet Tech Week? This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.
Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
Free NAVTA membership
$750 CE allowance
Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities
LVT license reimbursement
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
VTS career path financial support
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Infertility Benefits
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
We look forward to getting to know you!
At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.
