Veterinary Technician
Job description
Join the VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital Team - $1000 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! If you are excellent with client communication, have great technical skills, like a fast-paced yet low drama atmosphere, enjoy teamwork, have a sense of humor, and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we have the opportunity that you have been waiting for!
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.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the field of veterinary medicine. A minimum of 2 years experience in a small animal hospital, or 1 year experience plus schooling, is preferred.
Our Hospital
Our small animal hospital, located in beautiful West Chester Township (between Cincinnati and Dayton), features up-to-date modern equipment and a talented team of 5 DVMs. We are a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Hospital and use low stress techniques for all of our patients. Our passion is veterinary medicine so there is no boarding, daycare, or grooming involved.
Why join the VCA Lakota Hills 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. 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!
- $1000 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
- 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 pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want You!
As a member of VCA Lakota Hills, 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—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. 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
The salary range for this position is $20.00-$25.00 varies with experience and skillset.
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!
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.
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Chester, OH 45069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you a past or current VCA employee?
- Please provide a non Indeed email address
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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