Veterinary Technician

About the role

VCA Northeast Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor practice offering progressive veterinary care with services including wellness medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and personalized treatment plans. We are dedicated to combining high-quality medicine with a team-centered culture that supports learning and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics
• Place catheters and support patient treatments
• Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Strong technical and clinical skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians to support a variety of medical procedures while helping guide clients through their pet’s care with confidence and compassion.

Skills

Strong technical and clinical skills, ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication and teamwork skills, commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
• Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Sponsorship: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Pay

$21 - 25/hr, with the starting range determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Schedule

Full-time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.