Job Description

VCA Bering Sea Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our practice.

*Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available*

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: $24 - 25.50 / hour. Pay dependent on experience and licensure.

Schedule: 5/8\xe2\x80\x99s or 4/10\xe2\x80\x99s with some Saturdays. Closed Sunday and Holidays.

Location: 1347E 74th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518

At VCA Bering Sea, we value teamwork and operate on mutual respect for our co-workers and clients. We are all Fear Free certified and require that people be certified or willing to become certified. Ensuring that our patients experiences as little fear, anxiety, and stress as possible during their vet visits is our top priority.

We genuinely enjoy one another which makes the stressful times more bearable. Our doctors and skilled staff enjoy teaching and mentoring and create an environment where personal and professional growth are prioritized. We offer acupuncture and laser therapy and some orthopedic surgeries. From "sticker charts" to official development trainings, everyone is worth investing in. Being of the mindset that we are all in this for our genuine love of pets is critical.

Because of our team-oriented approach, we value humor (usually dry), encouragement, and enjoy comradery. We keep our snack supply stashed and our Nerf guns loaded. Staff are not just appreciated one week of the year, but constantly.

Anchorage, AK is Alaska\'s largest city with much to offer. There are hundreds of trails to ski, bike, and hike. We are a breathtaking 3-hour drive from the Kenai Peninsula, home of world renowned salmon fishing. Anchorage offers the perks of urban life such as restaurants, art, live music, and museums alongside unique outdoor adventures, surreal views, and wildlife.

Benefits of joining the VCA Bering Sea 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 Bering Sea 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\xe2\x80\x94by delivering an outstanding client experience\xe2\x80\x94so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You\xe2\x80\x99ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you\xe2\x80\x99ve 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

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

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.

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