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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Technician in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Exciting Opportunity: Veterinary Technician Wanted at VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital
*Who We Are: *
VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, has been a pioneer in the veterinary community for over 40 years. Our four-doctor practice works hard to deliver the best medical care for our patients.
We are proudly an AAHA-accredited hospital providing Preventative/Routine medical care. In addition to our general Veterinary services, we offer advanced services such as orthopedic surgeries, advanced soft tissue surgeries, ultrasounds, and specialty dermatology visits on-site through outside specialists.
Overall Responsibility: Our Certified Veterinary Technicians provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients.
Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
Venipuncture and IVC placement
Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
Surgical preparation and assisting.
Anesthesia monitoring.
Dentistry and dental radiographs
Diagnostic imaging (radiographs and assisting with ultrasounds)
*What Makes VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital Unique: *
We strive is to exceed expectations with every interaction we have with our valued clients and beloved patients, to treat them as we would each other and our family. We are honored that our clients and surround community has honored us with the Readers’ Choice Awards “Best of the Best” twice!
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:
Compensation
- Pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
Health & Well-being
Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
Continuing Education Allowance
WOOF University – offering abundant CE
Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
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Schedule: Full-time opportunities are available, with flexible shift schedules. 4 x 10 hour with rotating Saturdays.
Location: 7545 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
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