Compensation: $20.00 - to open

VCA North Plano Animal Hospital located in Plano, Texas is currently seeking an enthusiastic Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or veterinary assistant to join our team. The successful candidate must be 18 years of age or older, and be at ease handling animals, providing excellent client care, and exude compassion for each one of our pet patients. You must have great attention to detail, have the ability to multitask, good communication skills and be willing to learn new things daily. We are willing to train the right person for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Patient husbandry

Assist veterinarians

Vaccine administration

Draw blood

IV catheter replacement

SQ fluid administration

Perform routine dental cleanings

Performing digital diagnostic imaging

Nail trims and anal gland expression

Maintaining medical records

Ability to restrain canine and feline patients

Assisting with preparing and cleaning of the surgical suite

Assisting with surgical patients and procedures

Filling prescriptions

Performing laboratory work

Preforming follow up calls to clients

Answering phones and scheduling appointments

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 employees 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).

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Why you should consider us:

Career development programs

Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA charities

Penn Foster sponsorships to become a licensed technician

Free mental health wellness subscriptions

Competitive wage

Medical, dental vision insurance

Paid short term disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.

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