A Licensed Veterinary Technician wanted for our AAHA accredited Cat and Dog Hospital in Yonkers, New York. Experience and new Grads are WELCOME!County Animal Clinic is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in Yonkers, New York. Experience and new Grads are WELCOME! Compensation negotiable based on experience and credentials, $24 to $34 per hour to start.We are a three doctor practice open Monday through Friday From 9am to 7pm & Saturday’s 9am to 5:30pm. The Hospital is closed on Sundays.Retention says a lot! Our Head Technician has been a part of our team and valued mentor to many new grads and externs for over twenty years! Our hospital Manager was hired 18 years ago as a client service representative, our Medical Director began his journey as a Veterinary Assistant over 25 years ago, & Our CSR Supervisor has been a welcoming voice and face for over 18 years.Why Join the VCA Family?Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are utilized to the full extent of their abilities. We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. Our Medical Director, a certified Cat Friendly Veterinarian by the AAFP, has set a hospital goal for our Technicians to enroll into the Cat Friendly Certificate Program for specific feline-focused care and continuing education. Generous funds and opportunities for CE are available for all Full and Part time Licensed Technicians. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer.In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, 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 mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Infertility Benefits
Gender Reassignment
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) with match
Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want You!As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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 have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT), and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessments Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry 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!At VCA County Animal Clinic we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.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