VCA Animal Hospitals • Nationwide - US
Job #2626796829
Over the past 40 years AAHA-Accredited, VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty and Emergency Center, has been providing professional and compassionate care to pets in the Denver, Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Castle Pines, Parker, and Castle Rock areas. We are a well-supported, 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital that has a rapidly increasing caseload that supports further coverage.
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician with 3 years' experience in general practice or 1+ years in a fast-paced emergency setting. Hourly rate starts between $22-$27 per hour + shift differential, and is negotiable based on your experience in the veterinary industry.
This position is overnight, 3 12-hour shifts per week.
Eligible for $1,000 Sign-On Bonus to be paid in 3 increments: upon hire, at 60 days, and at 90 days.
As a member of the Emergency Department at VCA Highlands Ranch, you will assist the Doctor and technician team in providing the maximum level of care 24/7 to both incoming critical and non-critical emergencies, transfers from both our referring veterinarians, internal specialty services, and post-operative patients from our surgery department. We work on a wide variety of cases on canine and feline patients, and in our ICU ward the most critical patients receive top notch intensive care using advanced techniques and specialized equipment.
Technicians will utilize an array of advanced skills including, but not limited to:
Triaging and stabilizing incoming emergencies
Advance anesthesia monitoring experience and patient recovery
Provide nursing care to both stable and critical patients
Performing patient assessments and physical examinations
Providing timely treatment to outpatients
Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imagining
Venipuncture/catheter placement
Safe animal restraint and handling
Strong multi-tasking skills
Pharmacy
Surgical preparation and assisting
Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health & Wellness
An innovative, new department focused on associate health and wellbeing, with programs such as company sponsored Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tools, and access to additional mental health resources
401k retirement savings plan, with?matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation
Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA plan options
Infertility benefits and paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid vacation and sick leave
Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
Professional Development
Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days: RVT - $750/year, VTS - $1000/year
WOOF University, offering abundance of FREE CE's for Doctors and Staff
Career development scholarship and reimbursement opportunities
Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies program
Additional Benefits
Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
Uniforms provided
100% paid life insurance
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage options
Paid vacation and sick time
The option to bring your pet to work with you
100% paid short-term disability insurance
Access to a collaborative network of 6,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists
The hourly rate for this position is $22 - $27 per hour PLUS shift Differential and is negotiable based on a candidate's experience, credentials, skillset, education, schedule and other factors. Sign-on bonus eligibility is $1000 based on experience, credentials, and scheduled shifts.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
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