Job descriptionVCA Lancaster Animal Hospitalis hiring a full timeCertified Veterinary Technicianor experiencedVeterinary Assistantto join our team! Do you have experience in surgery and dentistry? Let's connect!About UsWe are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Lancaster, MA. Check out our website here : https : / / vcahospitals.com / lancaster AtVCA Lancaster Animal Hospital,we take our mission statement - your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal - very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house dental suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area. As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package :Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityFreeNAVTA Membership &RECOVER TrainingDiscounts toFear Free CertificationVetGirlGrowth & leadership opportunitiesMedical, Dental & VisionCareer development programsVeterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarshipsGenerous hospital discounts and product discountsEmployer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insuranceVTS Career Path financial, and mentorship supportPaid vacation and sick timePaid parental leave401(k)Freemental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)Referral bonusesInfertility benefitsCompetitive wageFreeaccess toPlumbs, and education platforms such asVetfolioCompensation :$24 - $28 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status as a CVT Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view. https : / / vimeo.com / 684755121 / 10c909cbf5What You'll DoWhether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :Compassionate patient careClient education and communicationPatient assessmentAnesthesia and surgery assistingRadiologyDentistryCatheter placementVenipunctureLaboratory workPharmacyMedical recordkeeping Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.Why VCAAt VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.Interested in this opportunity?Apply We look forward to hearing from you. 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 Job Type : Full-time Pay : $24.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits :401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLicense reimbursementLife insurancePaid parental leavePaid time offParental leaveReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementUniform allowanceVision insurance Work Location : In person