Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Company: VCA
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

**Join our Team!**Do you have a passion for feline medicine? Are you eager to grow your skills in a specialized department?**VCA City Cats** is seeking an experienced **Veterinary Technicians** to join the **ophthalmology team** one of the premier Cat Only hospitals in the Boston area part time. We are located in historic Arlington, Massachusetts and our growing hospital includes a board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist offering medical and surgical services as well as two full time General Practice Veterinarians.VCA City Cats Hospital is a newly renovated facility equipped with feline friendly reception and exam rooms, and state of the art dental and surgical suites. Our newly redesigned boarding area includes comfortable condo-style accommodations with views of downtown Arlington to satisfy even this most discriminating of our feline friends.The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. Credentials preferred, as well as experience with low-stress and/or Fear Free handling and restraint techniques.**Why Join The VCA City Cats Family?**We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your 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 create and support an inclusive 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!+ Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community+ Leadership opportunities+ Career development programs+ Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities+ Continuing education allowance+ Tuition support and sponsorships+ Veterinary Technician license reimbursement+ Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)+ Referral bonuses+ Competitive wage+ Medical, dental & vision insurance+ Life, long and short term disability insurance+ Paid parental leave+ Paid vacation and sick time+ 401(k)**Why We Want You!**As a member of the VCA team, 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+ Radiology+ Laboratory work+ Venipuncture+ Catheter placement+ Pharmacy+ Patient recovery+ Compassionate care of our hospitalized animalsReady 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 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. You can also copy the link below into a browser to apply through our internal career site:**https://www.myworkday.com/vca/d/inst/1$9925/9925$178100.htmldCompany Info: VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose-A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS--.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).VCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, genetic characteristics, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, age, family care status, veteran or military status, parental status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, or any other protected status as required by law. 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. VCA will engage in the interactive process with disabled individuals who request reasonable accommodations in the workplace.VCA began in 1986 as a privately owned company with one animal hospital. Today, we are the largest family of animal care providers nationwide. Despite unprecedented growth, VCA has never abandoned its devotion to compassionate, comprehensive pet care. Take a look at our open positions throughout the U.S. and Canada! We're always looking for top notch talent to join the VCA family!

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