Seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $22 - $26/ hour
VCA Southern Tier Animal Hospital in Vestal, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our one-of-a-kind 3-doctor GP practice! Our hospital has been serving the Southern Tier for over 50 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local wineries, restaurants, and the Finger Lakes.
At VCA Southern Tier Animal Hospital, you can be the Licensed Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! 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! Whether you are an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.
Why VCA
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. 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Career Support
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Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
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Advancement and leadership opportunities
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Internal CE and development opportunities
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Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
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Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Health & Well Being
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Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
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Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
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Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
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Access to Headspace app
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Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
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Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
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Paid parental leave
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Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
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Growing network of onsite social workers
Other Perks
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Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Referral bonus opportunities
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Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and 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 have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
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Physical examinations and patient assessment
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Anesthesia monitoring
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Surgical preparation and assisting
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Dentistry
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Radiology
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Laboratory work
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Venipuncture
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Catheter placement
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Pharmacy
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Patient recovery
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Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Interested? 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
