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Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals

East Meadow, NYFull-time$26–30/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$26–30/hr
Location
East Meadow, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianCVTRVTLVT

Job overview

VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician. VCA East Meadow is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. The hospital values individual skills and personality, offering a supportive environment for career development and continuing education. This role involves supporting Technician and Doctor teams to create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients, ensuring exceptional care.

Key focus areas include Support Technician and Doctor teams, Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, and Win the confidence of every pet parent.

Successful candidates bring Licensed Veterinary Technician, CVT, and RVT. Important skills include Physical Examinations, Patient Assessment, Anesthesia Monitoring, Surgical Preparation, Surgical Assisting, and Dentistry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical ExaminationsPatient AssessmentAnesthesia MonitoringSurgical PreparationSurgical AssistingDentistryRadiologyLaboratory WorkVenipunctureCatheter PlacementPharmacyPatient RecoveryCompassionate CareClient Experience

Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianCVTRVTLVT

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

VCA East Meadow is seeking a full time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the team at our full service hospital in East Meadow, NY! At VCA Animal Hospitals, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

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. At VCA 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

  • 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 petcare discounts

  • Life, long and short term disability insurance

  • Paid parental leave

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • 401(k)

  • Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

The pay range for this position is $26 - $30 / hour based on experience.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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