Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

VCA Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician (CVT Preferred) to join our team of dedicated medical professionals!

Are you searching for better work-life balance? We support wellness and the ability to work a flexible schedule. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary 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.

Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 / hr based on skill set and experience

Schedule: Full time, weekend rotation required.

Technician Duties will include:

• Anesthesia monitoring
• Collecting patient histories & 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
• You will be supporting our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

What Makes VCA Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital Unique?

Our hospital leadership team is compassionate and dedicated to your success. With a true team of experienced professionals, attainment in the pursuit of your career goals is our passion. We pride ourselves on practicing gold standard medicine and patient care.

Buffalo Ridge provides full-service veterinary care in a master-planned retirement community; The Villages. The Villages is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. The community consists of retirees and their pets are their children. Our pet parents love their pets and allow us to practice the best medicine.

The Villages spans three counties in Central Florida, including Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties. The Villages offers nightly entertainment in all of their'squares'. Each square has it's very own theme and is surrounded by restaurants and shopping. An A-rated charter school system is available for full-time employees who work in The Villages. Many neighborhoods exist around the retirement community, making the trip to work an easy drive. We are near the theme park areas and an hour away from both the east and west coast of Florida's beaches.

Why Residents Love This Area

• The Villages has over 100 dining choices on property (and many more nearby).
• There are over 15,000 people who work in The Villages, or for businesses in the community.
• The Villages is home to one of the highest concentrations of veterans of any community in the nation.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package!

• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• $750 CE allowance for full time credentialed associates
• CVT license reimbursement
• Free access to mental health care through Lyra Health and resources like Headspace
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance (short term and long term) and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation, sick time, holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous hospital discount for personal pets
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

At VCA, 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 skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.