Licensed Veterinary Technician

About the role

We are seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our team at VCA Timpanogos Animal Hospital in Pleasant Grove, UT. Our team is dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy lives through teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients
• Support technician and doctor teams by performing physical examinations and patient assessments
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, and patient recovery
• Celebrate the success of our patients and clients

Requirements

• Licensed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, and patient recovery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized veterinary technician program
• Current certification from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)

Skills

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Celebrating the success of our patients and clients

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.