**$1,000 Sign on bonus** After 90 days.
VCA Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Westbury, is growing and to better support the pets and people in our community we are in search of a licensed veterinary technician (or licensed eligible) to be a part of our growing ER/ICU hospital team!
Compensation: $29 – $37 / hour based on skill set, and licensure status (LVT)
Potential Schedule: Full time- Weekday swing shifts and Weekend day and night shifts - depending on hospital needs but can discuss
Please take a moment to view our hospital video below and learn a bit more of why VREC Westbury is the right choice for you.
https://vimeo.com/569934798/9784f9280f
ICU Licensed Veterinary Technician Duties:
Procedural anesthesia monitoringAbility to calculate drug dosesFull Technician Skill UtilizationCollecting patient histories & thorough physical examsVenipuncture / IVC placementHands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital servicesProviding compassionate care for all patientsImaging and advanced proceduresPaid on-call availabilityVCA Total Rewards Benefits Package!
Licensure tuition support and scholarshipsLVT license reimbursementGenerous pay differential for $4 weekends and $2 overnight shiftsHefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free CertificationFree NAVTA membership$750 -$1000 CE allowanceLeadership opportunities (career growth potential)Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageVTS career path financial supportMedical, dental & vision insuranceLife, long and short term disability insurancePaid parental leaveInfertility BenefitsPaid vacation and sick time401(k)Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as VetfolioWhat Make VCA VREC Westbury Unique?
At VCA VREC, we prioritize your well-being with an on-site social worker, a culture of growth and support, and a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We foster an environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We also know how to have fun! Join us for monthly team-building events like food competitions, Seasonal events, just because days, coffee bars and more. Plus, we celebrate our staff during Vet Tech Week to show appreciation for their hard work. And just wait ‘til you experience Spirit Week,
We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.
(Brief video on life as a technician with VCA from a technician point of view)
https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
We look forward to getting to know you!
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.