Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
73 days ago
Veterinary Technician
Welcome to **VCA Cascade Animal Medical Center & Inn** ! Our technician team is growing, and we are looking for a team-orientated **veterinary assistant.** **Compensation:** $16.44 - $23.92 / hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. **Schedule:** Full-time opportunities available, 4 x 10s **.** Not looking to be scheduled for 40 hours? No problem! Our leadership team believes in work-life balance and will work with your schedule. **Day in The Life:** VCA Cascade Animal Medical Center & Inn is an AAHA accredited, full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine care, Surgery and Dental procedures, Urgent Care, and Hospitalization. Our Certified Veterinary Technicians provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients. We provide a progressive learning environment to guide your career path, and encourage technicians to utilize their technical skills to broaden their abilities. + Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures. + Venipuncture and IVC placement + Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc. + Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team. + Recognize subtle change in clinical status. + Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them. + Complete estimates, basic record keeping. + Surgical preparation and assisting. + Anesthesia monitoring. + Dentistry and dental radiographs + Diagnostic imaging **Benefits:** + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community + Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities + **CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership** + **Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)** + Referral bonuses and Competitive wages + Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family + Life, long and short-term disability insurance included + **Paid parental leave** + **Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), sick time, and holiday pay** + 401(k) with corporate match + Pet care discounts (40-100%) + **Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups** + Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU + **Associate discounts on** **major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!** + Plus so much more! **Accreditations & Affiliations: AAHA, Cat Friendly Practice,** **American Association of Feline Practitioners** Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! **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
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