SEEKING PART-TIME REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

2020 was one heck of a year, but we made it through! Even though things haven't returned back to 100% normal yet in the veterinary world, our team at VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital has become even stronger! We owe this not only to our commitment to teamwork, but to our ability to laugh and joke with each other and to find joy in simple moments.

It may not always be puppies and kittens, but we're always there to support one another.

Our general practice hospital has been serving the Lakewood community for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we've built with both clients and their pets while providing the best possible care.

We truly love both animals and people!

At this time we're looking to add another part-time Registered Veterinary Technician. (We would consider part-time as well.

Currently we have 5 doctors, 5 RVTs, and 18 Veterinary Assistants and Client Service Representatives. We'd love for you to join our family!

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

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

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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