Credentialed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals
US - Massachusetts - Wakefield
July 4, 2024

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Credentialed Veterinary Technician

At VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital, we value teamwork and fun in a supportive and inclusive culture. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

Our AAHA-accredited, 12-doctor general and exotics practice is located in a new facility just 20 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of New Hampshire.

What makes VCA Wakefield different?

We have a meditation room that doubles as a lactation room for new moms, and we offer free subscriptions to Headspace.

We offer free EV charging for your electric vehicle

When it comes to Fear Free, we put our money where our mouth is. Our new (December 2020) facility is designed with separate entrances, lobbies, exam rooms, holding areas, and treatment areas for dogs and cats/exotics.

We have iCalm music piped throughout the lobbies, exam rooms, and holding areas.

More than half of our 65 associates are Fear Free Certified, and well pay for your online Fear Free and Veterinary Technician training.

We see 54% dogs, 24% cats, and 22% exotics (including reptiles, birds, small mammals, and aquatics).

Only about 15% of animal hospitals are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a distinction weve held for more than 40 years.

We offer opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, while providing exceptional care to every patient. Youve worked hard for your credentials, and we want you to continue using and growing your knowledge. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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 we 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 care (Headspace, Lyra Health)

Referral bonuses

Competitive wages

Generous pet care discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan

The pay range for this position is $20 - $25 / hour based on experience.

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

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

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