Certified Veterinary Technician

***This role has a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus paid at 30 days and has a mandatory 12-month retention period*** VCA Augustine Loretto Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team! We are a busy, 3-doctor practice with a fast-paced, supportive, and fun working environment. Our team takes pride in the exceptional care we provide to every patient and client. In addition to veterinary services, we offer canine and feline boarding, helping our community with complete, full-service pet care. Our hospital is conveniently located right off Highway 295, making for an easy commute. We’re close to local daycare options for childcare support, as well as great restaurants to enjoy during your midday break. About Us We are a full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Jacksonville, FL. Check out our website here: VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates Veterinary Technician license reimbursement 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 Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio Compensation $19 - $29 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. 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 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. Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us. Benefits 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr