Job Description
VCA Eads Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVMT)!
Who We Are:
VCA Eads Animal Hospital offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services to meet the needs of our patients. From routine check-ups and preventative care to dental treatments and surgical procedures, we strive to provide the highest quality medical care possible. Our team of experienced DVMs, Licensed Veterinary Medical Technicians, and Assistants are committed to ensuring safety and well-being throughout the patient's visit.
Schedule: Full-time opportunities, 35 - 40 hours.
Only every 5th or 6th weekend coverage for boarding and medication administration (approximately 8 total hours over the weekend)
When you are scheduled for a weekend, your weekly schedule shifts to 3.5 days that week to ensure work-life balance
Job Snapshot:
The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
Laboratory/diagnostic duties.
Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures, including prepping animals, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care.
Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
Monitor vital signs and provide compassionate care to animals throughout their stay in the surgery and dentistry department.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
Collaborate with a diverse team of veterinary professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
Create detailed medical discharge instructions for clients.
Venipuncture and IV catheter placements
Physical examinations and patient assessment.
Maintaining proper sterile conditions.
Diagnostic imaging.
Pharmacy.
Benefits of joining the VCA Eads Animal Hospital!
VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:
Career Support
Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs)
Internal CE and development opportunities
Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Health & Well Being
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Growing network of onsite social workers
Other Perks
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.
Location: 3210 Cypress Ridge Dr Eads, TN 38028
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
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work,