What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Animal Care Veterinary Hospital - West Haven?
Who we are:
We are building something special at Animal Care West, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for a veterinary assistant or technician who bring creative ideas, critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to be the best. If this sounds like the team you’ve been looking for but thought didn’t exist, then Animal Care West may be the place for you!
Animal Care West Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinary assistant or technician to add to their dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Animal Care West Veterinary Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:
- Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
- Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
- Be willing to be part of a workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall.
What’s in it for you:
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- Lunch breaks on the reg
- 4-day work weeks
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
We can’t wait to welcome you to the team! Apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Animal Care West Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.