Licensed Veterinary Technician - VCA Animal Hospitals

**Address:** 2238 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Suite 100 Silverdale, WA 98383 Join us as a **Licensed Veterinary Technician** at **VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital** and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. **_Why join the team:_** Our recently remodeled and expanded hospital is proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA ) and Certified by the American Association of Feline Practitioners as a Cat-Friendly practice. Our team provides comprehensive, top-tier care with a compassionate touch, catering to both routine wellness and complex medical cases. We offer an extensive array of services, from general wellness, urgent, emergency, and specialized care in areas like Internal Medicine. We are proud to provide these services to ensure that pets and their families receive timely and expert attention during urgent situations. **_Schedule:_** + Full-time opportunity with rotating weekend coverage. **_Who_** **_we_** **_look for:_** + People obsessed with pets and their care + Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine + Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team + Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career + Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust **_Key Responsibilities_** **_:_** + **Patient Care** : Provide high-quality nursing care to patients, including administering treatments, medications, and monitoring their recovery. + **Anesthesia and Surgery** : Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and post-operative care. + **Diagnostics** : Perform diagnostic tests such as blood work, urinalysis, and radiographs, ensuring accurate results and timely processing. + **Client Education** : Engage with clients to provide clear communication on their pets' health, treatment plans, and preventive care. + **Record Keeping** : Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient. + **Leadership and Mentorship** : Mentor junior staff and help foster a collaborative, positive work environment. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills and potentially lead teams or projects. + **Technician Utilization** : Play a pivotal role in all areas of patient care, from routine exams to critical care cases, ensuring your technical skills are fully utilized. **_Total Rewards_** As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:? **Compensation:** + Pay range is $ 27 - 30 / hr and we pay a $2hr shift differential for the weekends. 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? Discover Additional Benefits? _Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)_ _(open_ _link_ _in new window)_ **_Qualifications_** + A Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT), or eligible to sit for the VTNE degree + A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics **_About VCA_** VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media. **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