Technician Assistant

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is hiring a Part time Technician Assistant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is positive, energetic, eager to learn, and works well on a team. About Us VCA Shoreline is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Located in Shelton, our veterinary specialists, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Check out our website here:

https://vcahospitals.com/shoreline

Potential Schedule:

Part time: Wed

• Sat 12 pm
• 10 pm, or Part time: overnight Thursday thru Saturday 8pm
• 6am

Compensation:

$17.00

• $18.

00 / hr based on skill set and experience.

Technician Assistant duties include:

Restraining animals for doctor and technician Administering medications under the supervision of the technician Assisting with obtaining lab samples Running labs on our in-house machines (including learning how to troubleshoot machines) Cleaning kennels and replacing bedding for hospitalized patients Offering food and water to hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician Walking hospitalized patients under the supervision of the technician Assisting with sedated or anesthetized procedures as needed (set up and break down, cleaning, moving patients in and out of O/R, etc.) General cleaning duties inside and outside the hospital, including laundry, sweeping/mopping, restocking medical supplies, maintaining medical equipment Other duties as assigned The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate with others in a fast-paced environment.

The Benefits Continue To Grow:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long

• and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view.

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//vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. 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 If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians

• including 500 who are board-certified specialists
• nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants
• all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.