Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

VCA South Dade Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team in South Miami, FL. The hospital offers primary care, illness care, surgery, dentistry, and exotics services. Visit their website here.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Requirements

• Positive and motivated personality
• Experience as a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in computer software used in veterinary practices

Benefits

• VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Pay

Compensation is based on skill set and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position available.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our internal career site through Workday or submit an application directly through our website.