VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital located in Sandpoint, Idaho is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their 5-doctor small animal practice!

We need a Certified Veterinary Technician to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. A competitive wage DOE, 2-weeks paid vacation, CE benefits, and professional development being offered.

Requirements: Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Idaho or eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Idaho. Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a general practice. Fear-Free certified a plus.

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4/10’s, one weekend per month Open 6 days a week.

Compensation: Starting at $22 – 25 / hour. Pay dependent on experience and licensure.

Relocation Assistance available for the right candidate.

Location: 320 South Ella Ave, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

What makes VCA North Idaho Unique?

At VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital we empower our technicians to develop their skills and support the specialties’ you want to pursue. Our 5-doctor practice is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team and develop your ideal position. We are open 6 days a week with extended hours on Thursday and no after hour emergencies. We see a variety of species; all small animals including avian, pocket pets, reptiles and of course pet chickens. We offer our clients acupuncture, therapeutic laser, behavior training and consultation, dentistry, advanced ultrasound imaging, reproduction, echocardiogram, and orthopedic services.

We are the original Fear Free hospital where it all started and proud to be AAHA accredited. Our hospital has some amazing longevity, rarely found in veterinary medicine. Our Medical Director is the original practice owner of 25 years, and the Hospital Manager has been here 18 years. VCA North Idaho is where you can find a home!

We are in the most amazing all season resort town in the Pacific Northwest with every kind of outdoor activity you can dream of. Sandpoint is calling you; with all the beauty, none of the traffic and all the nature at your fingertips. It is all about quality of life for our patients and our associates and we provide that balance, a happy practice makes happy pets.

Benefits of joining the VCA North Idaho 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 North Idaho 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 parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized 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

Apply Today! Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We look forward to getting to know you.

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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