Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center, in Madison, WI is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Team.  

Who We Are:

VCA VES/VSC is a steadily expanding Emergency and Specialty hospital serving the greater Madison, WI area. Our specialists and emergency doctors work together in a collaborative and encouraging manner to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Our specialties include Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.

Our Emergency Service: 

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service is dedicated to providing the highest quality care when a pet is ill or injured. Our Emergency Technicians thrive in a fast-paced service, handle critical case, and enjoy the stimulating caseload. Our Technicians have the opportunity to sharpen and advance their technical skills every day.  

Snapshot of the Role:

• Triage
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Assist with all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge, including departmental rounds
• Monitoring hospitalized patients, treatments and nursing care
• Communicate with clients
• Physical examinations and patient assessments
• Venipuncture/IVC placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheter placement and NG tube placement.
• Anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Blood transfusion therapy including collection, administration, and transfusion reactions
• Plus more!

 Compensation:

Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. 

We offer a shift differential to all hourly associates who work within a specific timeframe. Shift differential is $3.00 /hr.

Training: It is essential to our hospital that every Technician and Assistant feel supported in their professional development and growth. Our hospital has a Technician Training and Development Coordinator who works closely with all Technicians and Assistants to provide aid in development, help set goals, and push our team to greatness. Whether it's learning new skills, understanding aspects of medicine, developing leadership/management skills, or education skills, our associates are supported and have the opportunity to build their desired professional pathway. 

Benefits of Joining Our Emergency 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 mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health) 
• Referral bonuses 
• Competitive wage 

• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Life, long and short term disability insurance included 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid vacation and sick time 
• 401(k) with corporate match 
• Pet care discounts

Schedule: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available. We offer flexible scheduling.

Location: 4902 East Broadway Madison, WI 53716

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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

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