Location: VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals

2132 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

VCA RIVER is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVMT) or license-eligible technician to join the Surgery team at our AAHA-accredited emergency and referral hospital!

About Us

We are home to a wonderful team of specialists, LVMTs, and support staff, with services including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, and 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care. Our doctor team includes a boarded criticalist, veterinary radiologist, certified canine rehabilitation practitioners (CCRP), and an internist.

Our imaging services include ultrasound, echocardiography, and CT, with MRI in the works. We offer a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, fluoroscopy via C-arm, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Our internal medicine service will offer endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and some chemotherapy. Our rehab service offers a variety of options including underwater treadmill.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/regional-institute 

About the Role

In this role, you will support our surgeon and team in performing a variety of procedures for our patients. Duties will include:

Physical examinations and patient assessment Surgical preparation and assisting in surgery  Anesthesia monitoring Maintaining proper sterile conditions Venipuncture, IV catheter placementLab work, diagnosticsAssisting with postoperative care of the patient Care and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipmentMaintain patient records

Experience with advanced veterinary surgery procedures and anesthesia is required.

Schedule for this role will be Monday through Thursday 9am - 6pm.

Compensation is commensurate with experience, skill level, relevant education and credentials.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits we offer include:

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary communityOpportunities for growth and advancementMedical, dental & vision insuranceEmployer-paid short term disability insurance and life insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacation and sick time401(k) with matchingCE allowance for full time credentialed techniciansTuition support and sponsorships for veterinary technology AAS, BAS completion and moreVet tech license reimbursementFree wellness and self-care resourcesGenerous hospital discounts and product discountsOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Interested in learning more? Apply! We look forward to hearing from 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