Veterinary Technician

Company: VCA
Location: Otis Orchards
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

VCA Ponti Animal Hospital in Otis Orchards Washington is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their five-doctor small animal, exotic, and wildlife practice!

We need a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. New Grads and Seasoned Veterans alike encouraged to apply. Experience with exotics and wildlife rehab a plus!! A competitive wage DOE, 2-weeks paid vacation, CE benefits, and professional development being offered. Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Washington or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Washington.

Schedule: Full-time or Part- time opportunity. Flexible scheduling, Four- 10-hour shifts, Monday thru Saturdays.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $20 - 25 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.

Location: 25007 E Wellesley Ave, Otis Orchards Washington 99027

What makes VCA Ponti Animal Hospital Unique?

Our hospital has been serving this area for 45 years and has built a reputation of providing the best care for our clients and their pets. We have all new digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, and cold laser, with a spacious layout for treatments, surgery, and exam rooms. Our one-of-a-kind hospital sees small animals, small farm animals, exotics, wildlife, and the occasional reindeer.

We are open 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday. We offer 4 days/week work schedule.

VCA Ponti Animal Hospital is nestled between Spokane and Coeur D'Alene, Idaho which provides endless outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and camping.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full time or part time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Benefits of joining the VCA Ponti Team!

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

- Competitive wages

- Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay

- Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

- Referral bonuses

- Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family

- Health saving account, and Flexible spending account

- Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more

- Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)

- Paid parental leave for new parents

- 401(k) (company match)

- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

- Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars

- Dedicated onboarding and development support

- Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups

- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

- Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU

- Tuition support and sponsorships

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Ponti team, you will support Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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%35762252% %%veterinary%%

Keywords: VCA, Coeur d'Alene , Veterinary Technician, Professions , Otis Orchards, Idaho