Emergency Veterinary Technician
VCA Antech - Springfield, PA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our well-established, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/general practice in Springfield, Pennsylvania. We're looking for a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the experience and technical know-how to make them happen. A devoted team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, and is invested in their colleagues' success. Someone who takes enormous pride in their ability to listen and speak to clients like a trusted friend. A service-minded professional who is energized by the gratitude of others and in the satisfaction of a job done right. If this describes you, then we want you on our team!
Responsibilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Venipuncture and catheter placement
- Radiology and diagnostics
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry (if applicable)
- Medication preparation and administration
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Medical recordkeeping
Benefits
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
