Veterinary Technician

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team - expanding their patient care approach!

VCA South Shore is seeking a full time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our full-service hospital in Staten Island, NY! Our team is energetic, supportive, and family oriented and we are laying the groundwork to offer same day emergency medicine to our patients!

What does this mean for you?

• Applicants will be offered 12-hour shifts with a a variety of options

• Applicants will utilize their LVT skills in both wellness and emergency medicine capacity.

• Applicants will leverage their passion to develop strategies and be a pioneer for the growth of this initiative.

We are driven by personalized patient care and going the extra mile to connect with the community 7 days a week. We are centrally located with easy access to commuting options such as 3 bridges and the Staten Island Ferry.

Whether you are seasoned professional or a tech new to the field, we welcome the opportunity to help further your growth in veterinary medicine.

Why join the VCA South Shore team?

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 $25-$35/ 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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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.