What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced LVT, Veterinary Technician or Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Compensation: $20.00
VCA North Plano Animal Hospital located in Plano, Texas is currently seeking an enthusiastic, experienced LVT, Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate must be 18 years of age or older, and be at ease handling animals, providing excellent client care, and exude compassion for each one of our pet patients. You must have great attention to detail, have the ability to multitask, good communication skills and be willing to learn new things daily. We are willing to train the right person for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine.
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Patient husbandry
- Assist veterinarians
- Vaccine administration
- Draw blood
- IV catheter replacement
- SQ fluid administration
- Perform routine dental cleanings and dental x-rays
- Performing digital diagnostic imaging
- Nail trims and anal gland expression
- Maintaining medical records
- Ability to restrain canine and feline patients
- Assisting with preparing and cleaning of the surgical suite
- Assisting with surgical patients and procedures
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work
- Preforming follow up calls to clients
- Answering phones and scheduling appointments
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 employees 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).
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Why you should consider us:
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities
- Penn Foster sponsorships to become a licensed technician
- Free mental health wellness subscriptions
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid short term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.
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
Salary : $20
