Certified Veterinary Technician Surgery

VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital is hiring a full time General Practice Veterinary Technician to join our team, with a focus on surgery, and dental patients! About Us We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Cheshire, CT Check out our website here: At VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house dental suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area. As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do. VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status Schedule : Full time, Saturday rotation required. Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view. What You'll Do Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, 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: Compassionate patient care Client education and communication Patient assessment Anesthesia and surgery assisting Radiology Dentistry Catheter placement Venipuncture Laboratory work Pharmacy Medical recordkeeping Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com We look forward to hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marsveterinary