Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Alexandria, VA, United States
Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! **VCA Old Town Animal Hospital** is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our 5-doctor GP practice!
Our hospital has been serving the community for over 30 years. We believe in providing the best possible care to our patients and our tight knit community is a great place to call home.
At VCA Old Town, we have a unique culture in our hospital that values each persons individual skill and personality. Theres something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you have years of experience in the veterinary field and are looking for the next step in your career, or are new to the field and seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.
**Why We Want You**
As a member of the VCA Old Town team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
Youve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that youve 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 join the VCA Old Town- Family?**
We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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 support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
Some of the benefits we offer:
+ Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
+ Growth & leadership opportunities
+ Career development programs
+ Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
+ Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
+ Medical, dental & vision insurance
+ Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
+ Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
+ Paid vacation and sick time
+ Paid parental leave
+ 401(k)
+ Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
+ Referral bonuses
+ Competitive wage
+ Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
+ Full-time and Part-time positions available
**The salary range for this position is $19-21 / hour**
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
**If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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**
**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**