Technicians will provide high-quality nursing care to internal medicine patients, including those with complex conditions, and assist veterinarians with advanced diagnostics and procedures like ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, and MRI. Responsibilities also include administering treatments, monitoring patients, providing anesthesia support, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) and must be eligible to transfer their current license or obtain state credentialing within three months of hiring. The role requires strong puzzle-solving skills and the ability to learn advanced diagnostic testing while providing excellent patient care.
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Job description
Are you a Veterinary Technician who likes to puzzle solve? Internal Medicine would be the perfect place for you! VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center is looking to expand its Internal Medicine service and is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician to join its team! Schedule: Full-Time opportunities available, 4x 10 hour shifts, weekdays.
Compensation
The starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
Being an
Internal
Medicine
Technician: 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.
Key
Responsibilities: Provide high-quality nursing care to internal medicine patients, including those with complex and chronic conditions. Assist veterinarians with advanced diagnostics and procedures such as ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, CT, MRI, and minimally invasive procedures. Safely and effectively place, maintain, and monitor intravenous catheters, central lines, feeding tubes, and urinary catheters. Perform and interpret laboratory testing, including blood gas analysis, urinalysis, cytology preparation, and in-house diagnostics. Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and nutritional support as prescribed. Monitor patient vital signs, pain levels, and overall status, promptly identifying and escalating concerns. Provide anesthesia and procedural sedation support, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery. Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and treatment sheets. Educate and communicate effectively with clients regarding diagnostics, treatments, discharge instructions, and at-home care. Collaborate closely with veterinarians, specialty teams, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment and procedure area in accordance with hospital protocols and safety standards. Participate in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development. Support hospital goals related to patient care, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Benefits of joining the VCA Team! VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Legal Resources
Mental Health Support
Healthcare Insurance
Continuing Education Allowance
Pet Care Discounts
Transfer Opportunities
Crisis Support Fund
Professional Liability Coverage
Student Loan Advisory Services
Key benefits include:
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-
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.
Sponsorships
Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, 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. Apply today! We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 1612 N.
High
Point
Road
Suite 100,
Middleton,
WI 53562
Qualifications: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Eligible to transfer current license to the state or obtain state credentialing within 3 months of hire. If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
