Certified Veterinary Technician

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VCA Brookline Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our well established hospital and team.

We are located in the heart of Brookline, a mile from downtown Boston. We are a seven doctor, fast paced general medicine practice that also offers boarding and grooming services.

• Our hospital is equipped with five exam rooms; an in-house laboratory including Abaxis CBC and VetScan 2 diagnostic equipment;
• digital radiography; surgery suite and prep area; dedicated dental-procedure areas with digital radiography, high speed scaler and polisher;

in house pharmacy including Hill's and Royal Canin prescription diets; and electronic medical record keeping.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise and technical knowledge to make them happen.

Why Join The VCA Family?

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!

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

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life, long and short term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing 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 :

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Qualifications :

• Must have documented previous experience
• Hold a current CVT license or prior, extensive experience
• Must have surgery experience
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Customer service skills
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatment
• Thrive in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Excellent multitasking skills and ability to make efficient use of down time

The salary range for this position is $25 - $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