Overnight ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Job at VCA Antech, Inc. in South Weymouth

VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital is a fast-growing, national company with a proven track record of growth. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about animals and ready to take on a challenging role with an ever-growing company.

Responsibilities:

* Provide care to patients and their owners in a clean and comfortable environment.

* Administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and provide treatments such as dental care, wound care, and medication management.

* Provide physical examinations and diagnostic tests.

* Collect samples for lab testing.

* Provide wound care including debridement, cleaning, and healing support.

* Clean up wounds and examine patients for complications.

* Perform surgical procedures.

* Handle emergency cases.

* Communicate with the veterinarian or veterinarian assistants regarding the treatment of patients.

* Provide wound care including debridement, cleaning, healing support.

VCA South Shore Weymouth Specialty Animals Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic experienced overnight veterinary technician to join our growing Technician Team!

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.

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.

https://vimeo.com/644121146/766aa1ab31

Veterinary Technician Duties:

* Procedural anesthesia monitoring

* Full Technician Skill Utilization

* 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

What Makes VCA South Shore Unique?

We have 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 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 occasionally stop by serving the best of what Boston has to offer. This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

Compensation: $19.50 - 30.00/hour(pay dependent on experience and skill set)

We offer a generous overnight shift differential for eligible hours worked.

The Benefits Continue to Grow!

* Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)

* Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification

* Free NAVTA membership

* CE allowance (CVT)

* Licensure tuition support and scholarships

* CVT 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.

Credentialed Technician is a plus but we will also support the right candidate in their pursuit of CVT or VTS credentialing.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Employee discount

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Parental leave

* Professional development assistance

* Uniform allowance

* Vision insurance

Schedule:

* 10 hour shift

* 12 hour shift

* 8 hour shift

* Overnight shift

* Weekends as needed

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