Veterinary Technician Ophthalmology

You will receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $4,000. VCA South Shore Weymouth Specialty Animals Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic experienced veterinary technician to join our growing Ophthalmology team full time! Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA South Shore we strongly believe in training and development for all associates! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our 24-hour Emergency / Specialty / and General Practice hospital. Are you interested in obtaining your Veterinary Technician Specialty? We have the ability to support the most advanced cases with cutting-edge technology utilizing our CT, and MRI capabilities. We support full technician skill utilization and are dedicated to provide gold standard medicine and exceptional patient care. Our outstanding medicine is supported by a team of incredible departments including Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Surgery, Exotics and Zoo Medicine, Rehabilitation, and more! Please take a moment to view our hospital video below and learn a bit more of why VCA South Shore Weymouth is the right choice for you. Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician Duties: Procedural anesthesia monitoring Full Technician Skill Utilization including ocular diagnostic testing and interpretation Collecting patient histories & thorough physical exams Venipuncture / IVC placement Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority) Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services Providing compassionate care for all patients Potential Schedule: Full-time (Four, 10 hour) Tuesday - Friday 8am - 6pm Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. What Makes VCA South Shore Unique? We are in the process of employing an on-site social worker to support you! We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We have an onsite Human Resource professional to support you in focusing on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance. We not only work hard, we play hard too. We have an onsite fun committee, fun scrub Friday, and a hospital food pantry so we can directly support our community and teammates who may need a hand. Not to mention our popup food trucks that stop by serving the best of what Boston has to offer. Have you seen our Vet Tech Week? This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around. The Benefits Continue to Grow! Leadership opportunities (career growth potential) Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification Free NAVTA membership $750 CE allowance Licensure tuition support and educational scholarships LVT license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage VTS career path financial support Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Infertility Benefits Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio Why You Should Consider Us VCA South Shore is located just 15 miles or a short train ride to Boston and scenic beaches including Cape Cod, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA South Shore is a member of a larger community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. This role is suited for the experienced veterinary technician, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills. 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. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We look forward to getting to know you! 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MARS Veterinary