Licensed Veterinary Technician General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals

  • Ithaca, NY
  • $24.00-28.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is seeking a Full- Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our General Practice / Wellness team.We are a hybrid hospital and proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Meaning, you have the opportunity to not only practice advanced and progressive medicine, but you will also have the opportunity for puppy kisses and kitten snuggles on the daily.Our 19 doctor hospital serves our clients 24/7/365. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of patients in a specialty setting. We not only have a VTS in anesthesia and analgesia, and a VTS in emergency and critical care on site, but an incredible leadership team to support you in your career journey. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who desires a challenge and the opportunity to grow and contribute with a collaborative team.We value exceptional client care and professionalism and are seeking like-minded individuals. We offer flexible schedules and individualized training and staff development.Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.Licensed Veterinary Technician Duties Include
  • Physical examinations and patient assessment
  • Sedation, Anesthesia, and patient recovery
  • Hands Free Radiology
  • Venipuncture
  • Dentistry
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Client education and communication
Potential Schedule: Full-timeCompensation: $24 – 28 / hour dependent on licensure, experience and skill set.Why Join The VCA Colonial Family?How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists! In addition We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Have I mentioned the glee club karaoke nights, as well as community garden plant sharing day? VCA Colonial truly is the essence of community and compassionate care.The benefits continue to grow:
  • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
  • Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
  • Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
  • Growth & leadership opportunities
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Career development programs
  • Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
  • $750 or more continuing education funds for credentialed associates
  • Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
  • Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
  • Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
  • VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Infertility benefits
  • Competitive wage
  • 401(k)
  • Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
Why You Should Consider UsThis role is suited for the experienced licensed tech, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?We look forward to getting to know you!Location:2369 N Triphammer Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States of America, Ithaca, NY 14850If 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

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