VCA Hiring for Certified Veterinary Technician: Surgery at Apple Valley, Minnesota Full Time

VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital is looking to expand its team with a Certified Veterinary Technician to work primarily in the surgery service.   

*Who We Are: *

VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, has been a pioneer in the veterinary community for over 40 years. Our four-doctor practice works hard to deliver the best medical care for our patients. 

We are proudly an AAHA-accredited hospital providing Preventative/Routine medical care. In addition to our general Veterinary services, we offer advanced services such as orthopedic surgeries, advanced soft tissue surgeries, ultrasounds, and specialty dermatology visits on-site through outside specialists.

Day To Day of our Surgery Technicians:

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

· Venipuncture, IV catheter placements, and laboratory/diagnostic duties

· Physical examinations and patient assessment

· Surgical preparation and assisting in surgery

· Maintaining proper sterile conditions

· Anesthesia monitoring

· Maintain patient records

· Assisting with postoperative care of the patient

· Mentoring technicians within the department

· Directing workflow on the floor

· Discharge surgery patients

· When not in surgery, assist DVM and Technicians with appointments.

Requirements for the Surgery Technician Role:

· State credentials/license (CVT, LVT, RVT)

· Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, etc.)

· 2+ years of surgery experience

· Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Benefits of Joining the Team:

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!

· Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

· Leadership opportunities

· Career development programs

· Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

· CE allowance

· Tuition support and sponsorships

· Vet Tech license reimbursement

· Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

· Referral bonuses

· Competitive wage

· Medical, dental & vision insurance

· Life, long and short term disability insurance

· Paid parental leave

· Paid vacation and sick time

· 401(k)

· Pet care discount

*What Makes VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital Unique: *

We strive is to exceed expectations with every interaction we have with our valued clients and beloved patients, to treat them as we would each other and our family. We are honored that our clients and surround community has honored us with the Readers’ Choice Awards “Best of the Best” twice! 

Schedule: Full-time opportunities are available.

Location : 7545 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Website: www.vcahospitals.com/cedar-view

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! 

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Company Info: VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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).

VCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, genetic characteristics, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, age, family care status, veteran or military status, parental status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, or any other protected status as required by law. 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. VCA will engage in the interactive process with disabled individuals who request reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

VCA began in 1986 as a privately owned company with one animal hospital. Today, we are the largest family of animal care providers nationwide. Despite unprecedented growth, VCA has never abandoned its devotion to compassionate, comprehensive pet care. Take a look at our open positions throughout the U.S. and Canada! We’re always looking for top notch talent to join the VCA family!