Veterinary Technician

Location: 1027 Blue Valley Dr, Pen Argyl, PA 18072

About Us

VCA AVH Animal Hospital is currently seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to become a valued member of our medical team. From the moment a pet walks through our doors, we focus on building lasting relationships based on trust, compassion, and high-quality care. Our skilled technicians and support staff play a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience for both our clients and their pets. If you're a like-minded professional who shares our commitment to outstanding veterinary care and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Why VCA

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

• 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
• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients
• Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience to provide exceptional care to every patient

Requirements

• Licensed eligible candidates will be considered

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20-$27/hr.

Benefits

• Career Support
  • Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
  • Advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Internal CE and development opportunities
  • Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
  • Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Health & Well Being
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
  • Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
  • Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
  • Access to Headspace app
  • Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
  • Growing network of onsite social workers
• Other Perks
  • Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication