Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Are you a Veterinary Technician who likes to puzzle solve? Internal Medicine would be the perfect place for you!

VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is looking to expand its Internal Medicine service and is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its team!

Compensation: $ 24 - 30/ hr.

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

Schedule:

Full-time, 4 x10 hour shifts, Monday
-Thursday 7 am - 6pm.

Being an Internal Medicine Technician:

Internal Medicine specialists are often considered the puzzle solvers of Veterinary Medicine. Our Internal Medicine service is equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings-no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. Our Internal Medicine service diagnoses and treats the many serious diseases that can affect our patients' internal body systems.

Our IM Technicians better understand body systems and the disease process, learn advanced diagnostic testing, provide excellent patient care, and treat patients with cutting-edge techniques. The responsibilities of the Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are to provide support to the Internists and to be part of a collaborative environment to provide thorough patient care. Our Technicians are a vital reason we can help patients feel better and why pet parents feel a little more at ease because their family members are being cared for with great medicine and warm hearts.

Duties will include:

* Anesthesia monitoring.

* Collecting patient histories.

* Performing physical exams.

* Venipuncture/IVC placement.

* Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

* Assisting in diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and fluoroscopy.

* Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services.

Benefits of Joining VCA:

* Mental Health:
Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

* Full Healthcare:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

* Paid Time Off:
Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

* Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term

* Protection:
Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

* Education:

Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University, which includes RACE-approved courses.

* Latest Tech &

Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

* Sponsor ships:
Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsor ships, as well as VTNE prep courses.

* Discounts:
Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

* Freebies:
Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb's.

* Programs:
Leadership development and mentorship programs.

* Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

* Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.

* Pet Care Perks:
Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.

* Advisory Services:
Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.

* Legal Resources:
Access to legal resources for common legal services.

* Transfer Opportunities:
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about medicine and are excited about being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you!

Location:

9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE 68127

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