Licensed Veterinary Technician Per Diem

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a 17 doctor hybrid hospital seeking a Per Diem experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician, or LVT eligible to join our ER team full time as a triage technician.

We are proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Fingerlakes region in Upstate New York. We serve our clients 24hrs a day 365 days a year.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of ill patients in an ER Specialty setting. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who desires a challenge and the opportunity to grow and contribute to a collaborative team. We value exceptional client care and professionalism and are seeking like-minded individuals.

Why Join The VCA Colonial Family?

How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists! In addition We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Have I mentioned the glee club , monthly karaoke night , as well as community garden plant sharing day ? VCA Colonial truly is the essence of community and compassionate care

We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive 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!

• Competitive wage

• 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

• CE allowance

• Tuition support and sponsorships

• Vet Tech license reimbursement

• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

• Referral bonuses

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short term disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• 401(k)

(Please take a moment to view our short video on technician life at VCA from a technician's point of view)

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Compensation: $26 - 32 is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. (LVT, VTS).

Why We Need You

We strive to provide a fulfilling work environment for energetic and proactive Licensed Veterinary Technicians who are committed to outstanding patient care and client service.

The skills that you will be utilizing include a multitude of technical skills to include but not limited to:

• Triage and assessment of the critical ill patient

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Invasive monitoring

• CT/Radiology

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Physical examinations and patient assessment

• CRI's, blood transfusions, IV and oral medication administration

• Laboratory work

• Pharmacy

• Medical record input- history taking

• Client communication to include discharges and patient updates.

Technical ability to include compassionate handling and restraint, strong patient assessment and monitoring skills, the ability to perform supportive and invasive therapies and emergency procedure. Compassionate care of our hospitalized patients

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