What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Westside Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team.
Our ideal candidate is friendly, warm, and efficient, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care as part of a cohesive team.
VCA Westside Animal Hospital is a charming small animal hospital, located in the southwest Santa Rosa area (south of Highway 12, between Fulton and Stony Point Roads.) This area of town has a fun mix of country and suburbs, with a hobby farm next door, a sushi restaurant across the street, and a housing development down the road. There is a freeway on-ramp a few blocks away, making our hospital easily accessible from all parts of town.
Why We Need 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 they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing 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:
- anesthesia induction and monitoring
- dentistry
- surgical preparation and assisting
- hands free radiology
- compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
- venipuncture
- catheter placement
- physical examinations and patient assessment
- laboratory work
- pharmacy
- patient recovery
- training of newer veterinary assistants
Why You Should Consider Us
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
- You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600 boarded specialists.
- You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
- We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!
We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
See our website here:
http://https://vcahospitals.com/westside-santa-rosa
