<p>Seeking a Veterinary Technician!</p> <p>Location: VCA South Arundel Animal Hospital - 85 W Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037</p> <p>Compensation: The pay range for the role is $24-$30/hour, dependent on experience, education, certification, etc.</p> <p>As the area's first Animal Hospital in 1966, VCA South Arundel is proud of its long history and commitment to educating our clients and involving them in their pet's health care. We are a busy, 5-7 doctor practice, located just south of Annapolis, MD. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!</p> <p>We are looking for a Full Time Veterinary Technician for our busy practice. We have 5-7 doctors and a full staff that helps to make sure that the hospital runs efficiently. You will want to work with us because, like us, you love animals! You also love to help people and will be fantastic at helping our pet parents.</p> <p>If you are looking to grow a career then we are an excellent option for you. And yes- we do get to play with puppies and kittens- not all day- but we do get that perk!</p> <p>Why Join The VCA Family?</p> <p>We are passionate about supporting our Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your personal career development with animal care. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. We also offer Penn Foster for our Veterinary Assistants to become licensed Veterinary Technicians. 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!</p> <ul> <li>Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community </li><li>Leadership opportunities </li><li>Career development programs </li><li>Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities </li><li>Continuing education allowance </li><li>Tuition support and sponsorships </li><li>Veterinary Technician license reimbursement </li><li>Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) </li><li>Referral bonuses </li><li>Competitive wage </li><li>Medical, dental & vision insurance </li><li>Life, long and short term disability insurance </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Paid vacation and sick time </li><li>401(k) </li></ul> <p>Why We Want You!</p> <p>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. If you have not worked in this field- we will train! If you have years of experience, 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 (or trained on):</p> <ul> <li>Physical examinations and patient assessment </li><li>Anesthesia monitoring </li><li>Surgical preparation and assisting </li><li>Radiology </li><li>Laboratory work </li><li>Venipuncture </li><li>Catheter placement </li><li>Pharmacy </li><li>Patient recovery </li><li>Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals </li></ul> <p>Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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)</p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com</p>