Veterinary Technician - CritiCare/Emergency

Company: Vca Animal Hospitals
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to make a real impact while advancing your skills in a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care Department? VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency invites you to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional, cutting-edge medical care to our furry patients.Why Choose VCA SouthPaws:Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws earn $30.00-$43.00 per hour, dependent on experience. Overnight and weekend shifts receive additional differentials of $5.00 - $7.00 per hour!Continuing Education: Enjoy an annual allowance of $750 for continuing education to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up-to-date.Signing Bonus: New to VCA? We're offering a generous signing bonus to welcome you to our team!Exceptional Benefits: At VCA Animal Hospitals, we deeply care about our associates' well-being. Our benefits include:On-site Veterinary Social Worker!Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching)60 days free access to Alo Moves (yoga, fitness & meditation)Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets401(k) with matchingMultiple, flexible health insurance optionsHSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account optionsDental & Vision plansPaid Parental LeavePaid time offEmployer-paid Short Term Disability insurance with Long Term Disability options.Employer-paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D optionsIdentity monitoring and protectionLegal counseling and servicesPaid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewalFour sets of scrubs per yearComprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training toolScholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates.Desired Qualifications: We're looking for competitive LVT candidates with the following qualifications:Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well-being.Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.Learn More About VCA: Curious about what it's like to be a veterinary technician with VCA? Watch this enlightening 3-minute video: Watch Video.Join us at VCA SouthPaws, where we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to be a place where a mix of talented people do their best work.We eagerly await your application!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.comby Jobble

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