What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at West Lancaster Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Do you consider cat hair a fashion accessory and introduce yourself to strangers' dogs? Have you ever forgotten your neighbor's name but know every dog on your block? If so, the team at West Lancaster Animal Hospital wants to talk!
West Lancaster Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician for full time 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, West Lancaster Animal 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 (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- 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 (full-time only)
- 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
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:
- Ask for help and offer help to others.
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others (spidey powers would be cool too)
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.
- Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
- Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
What’s in it for you:
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Consistent schedules- 2 days (part time) and 4-day work weeks (full time)
- No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career–The more you know, the better off we all are!
Think you're the veterinary technician we've been longing for? Fantastic! Apply today so we can get this ball rolling!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of West Lancaster Animal 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.