Job Details
**VCA Far Country Animal Hospital** is seeking a full-time, **Licensed Veterinary Technician** to join our practice.
**A competitive wage DOE, 2-weeks paid vacation, CE benefits, and professional development being offered. Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Alaska or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Alaska.**
**Compensation: $25 - 27 / hour.** Pay dependent on experience and licensure.
**Schedule:** 4/10s with some Saturdays.
**Location:** 2701 N Liahona Dr., Palmer, AK 99645
**At VCA Far Country,** we are a small animal, AAHA accredited general practice that provides high quality medical care to the beautiful Palmer community. We are committed to compassionate, Fear Free patient care, a learning focused culture and open communication. Our team values empathy, humor, work-life balance, and integrity. We are building a supportive and collaborative culture where everyone enjoys coming to work.
The beautiful Matanuska Valley is home to an artistic community, scenic views, and a rich local culture. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, and camping.
**Benefits of joining the VCA Far Country Team!**
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. 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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA 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
+ Continuing education allowance
+ Tuition support and sponsorships
+ Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
+ Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
+ Referral bonuses
+ Competitive wage
+ Medical, dental & vision insurance
+ Generous pet care discounts
+ Life, long and short-term disability insurance
+ Paid parental leave
+ Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
+ 401(k) (company match)
**Why We Want You!**
As a member of the VCA Far Country team, you will support Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Youve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that youve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
+ Physical examinations and patient assessment
+ Anesthesia monitoring
+ Surgical preparation and assisting
+ Dentistry
+ Radiology
+ Laboratory work
+ Venipuncture
+ Catheter placement
+ Pharmacy
+ Patient recovery
+ Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!"
**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**
**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** **vcacareers.com**