About Us: VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Urgent Care Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Position Overview: As an Urgent Care Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to pets experiencing urgent medical issues. You will work alongside our veterinarians in a fast-paced environment, performing a variety of tasks to support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide care to ill or injured animals, including triage, stabilization, and treatment.Assist veterinarians with diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, ultrasounds, and lab tests.Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed.Monitor and record patient vital signs, progress, and response to treatments.Communicate effectively with pet owners, providing clear explanations of treatment plans and answering questions.Maintain work areas to ensure a safe and clean environment.Manage urgent situations calmly and efficiently, prioritizing patient needs and resources.Qualifications:
Certification or degree as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT, or equivalent).Experience in an emergency or urgent care setting is preferred but not required.Strong clinical skills, including the ability to perform venipuncture, intubation, and catheter placement.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.Opportunities for Growth:
Career Development: We offer a clear path for career advancement with opportunities to specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, anesthesia, or internal medicine.Continuing Education: Access to workshops, conferences, and training to enhance your skills and knowledge.Leadership Opportunities: Potential to move into leadership roles within our growing practice.Mentorship Program: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.Supportive and collaborative work environment.State-of-the-art medical equipment and facilities.Employee discounts on pet care services and products.What Makes VCA South Shore Unique?
We have an on-site social worker to support you! We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
If you are a dedicated veterinary technician looking to make a meaningful impact in urgent care and grow within your profession, we invite you to apply!
Join us at VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital and become a vital part of our mission to provide exceptional care in times of need. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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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.