What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Are you looking to be a part of the 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 Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center in Omaha, NE is growing their Day Emergency & Critical Care Service and seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team.
Schedule: Full-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling. Day Shift, 3 x 12 hours.
Benefits of joining the VCA Team!
- Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
- Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
- Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term
- Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
- Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
- Our hospital has a Technician Training and Development Coordinator, who works closely with all Technicians and Assistants to provide aid in development, help set goals, and push our team to greatness
- Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
- Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
- Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
- Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
- Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
- Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
- On-Site Social Worker: We are proud to have an on-site social worker for our associates and our clients.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
- Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
- Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
- Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
- Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
- Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Service:
Our Emergency and Critical Care Team is the heart of our hospital. Our Emergency and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) mirrors what one would find at a human medical center. By incorporating advanced techniques derived from veterinary and human medicine, we can ensure that our patients are being treated in the best possible way.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Technicians thrive in a fast-paced service, handle critical case, and enjoy the stimulating caseload. Our Technicians have the opportunity to sharpen and advance their technical skills every day.
Who We Are:
VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center has been a leader in small animal specialty medicine in Nebraska, Northern Kansas, South Dakota, and Western Iowa for the last decade! Our hospital has nationally, and internationally, recognized board-certified specialists in disciplines including Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Surgery. All of our doctors enjoy teaching, and love to collaborate to provide stellar patient care and client service.
Requirement:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT, VTS) or eligible to sit for the VTNE.
- New Veterinary Technician Graduates encouraged to apply!
Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!
(Keywords: Day shift, day schedule, Full-time, CVT, ER, ICU, animals)
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
