Registered Veterinary Technician - Part - Time

About the role

VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy lives. Each team member is equally important in supporting our patients and clients. We value each person’s individual skill and personality and are excited to learn more about you.

Why join the VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital?

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.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients
• Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience
• Provide exceptional care to every patient
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments
• Monitor anesthesia
• Prepare and assist with surgeries
• Perform dentistry procedures
• Conduct radiology
• Conduct laboratory work
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement
• Administer pharmacy duties
• Provide patient recovery care
• Deliver compassionate care to hospitalized animals

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 (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental, and 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)