VREC is a 24/7 privately-owned veterinary emergency and referral center whose mission is to provide high-quality, exceptionally compassionate veterinary care while providing a fulfilling and rewarding place to work for its staff. Now celebrating its 10th year, VREC provides dedicated emergency, surgery, internal medicine, physical rehabilitation, and cardiology services and has plans to expand offerings in the future. In the last 10 years we have treated over 62,000 unique patients and grown our referral network into three states.
All employees at VREC are offered a benefits package that includes insurance available within 30 days of hire, pet care and feeding discounts, paid time off, 401k with match, parental leave, access to a financial planner, and more. For more details, please reach out to our Human Resources department at HR@vrecpa.com. Learn more about life at VREC here.
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Current Openings:
Emergency Clinicians
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking Emergency Clinicians to join our staff as we prepare for an expansion. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to internship trained or experienced applicants.
In addition to a generous signing bonus, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance; continuing education opportunities; 401k with match; parental leave; pet care and feeding discounts; access to a dedicated financial planner; and flexible work schedule. Relocation and student loan assistance may also be available.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Internists
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking additional Internists or clinicians who have completed internal medicine residency training to join our staff as we prepare for an expansion.
In addition to a generous signing bonus, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance; continuing education opportunities; 401k with match; parental leave; pet care and feeding discounts; access to a dedicated financial planner; and flexible work schedule. Relocation and student loan assistance may also be available.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Small Animal Surgeons
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking additional surgeons to join our staff as we prepare for an expansion. Our facility has a large volume of surgeries and a diverse case load. Residency trained applicants are encouraged to apply.
In addition to a generous signing bonus, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance; continuing education opportunities; 401k with match; parental leave; pet care and feeding discounts; access to a dedicated financial planner; and flexible work schedule. Relocation and student loan assistance may also be available.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Veterinary Technicians: Emergency/ICU (Full Time)
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Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking full-time Emergency/ICU Medicine Technicians to join our great family. Previous experience in the veterinary field strongly preferred.
We seek individuals who can work both as a member of a team and on their own. Technicians must quickly and accurately complete tasks while in a fast-paced environment. Technicians also must follow established guidelines, structure, and policies of the hospital while working alongside experienced clinicians, licensed technicians, and dedicated support staff. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Quickly and accurately assess a patient’s status
• Work alongside doctors and fellow technicians to provide patients the most complete care possible
• Perform anesthesia for minor procedures
• Perform in-patient treatments and administer a variety of medications
• Perform radiographs and submit to radiologist for review
• Run bloodwork through a variety of equipment
• Place a variety of catheters (urinary catheters, central venous catheters, peripheral indwelling central catheters), nasal oxygen, and nasal feeding tubes
In addition to a signing bonus, we offer competitive compensation that exceeds national averages, an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance, continuing education opportunities, 401k with match, parental leave, a great work schedule, and pet care and feeding discounts.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Veterinary Technicians: Internal Medicine (Full Time)
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Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking full-time Internal Medicine Technician to join our great family. We seek a motivated, good-humored, and compassionate technician who possesses excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and has the desire to practice advanced medicine. Candidates will be expected to follow guidelines, structure, and established policies of the hospital while working alongside experienced clinicians, licensed technicians, and dedicated support staff.
Prior veterinary experience is required. Internal Medicine technicians may be required to work nights or weekends depending on the rotating on-call schedule. Technicians may receive on the job training to tailor skills and knowledge to this specialty.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Obtain patient history of prior veterinary visits, current medications, and bloodwork results
• Update patient charts/ keep accurate records
• Assist with examinations and procedures, such as ultrasound and endoscopy
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures
• Perform treatments and administer medications, including chemotherapy (done under guidance of veterinarian)
• Administer intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections
• Draw blood from multiple sites
• Run blood work on a variety of equipment
• Place catheters (urinary catheters, central venous catheters, peripheral indwelling central catheters), nasal oxygen, and nasal feeding tubes
• Fill prescriptions
• Communicate with and educate clients
• Clean endoscopes and other specialty equipment
• Provide advanced nursing care and CPR experience
In addition to a signing bonus, we offer competitive compensation that exceeds national averages, an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance, continuing education opportunities, 401k with match, parental leave, a great work schedule, and pet care and feeding discounts.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Administrative Assistant (Full-Time)
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant. This long-term position is responsible for a wide variety of duties. The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills along with the desire and capability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Duties include (but are not limited to:)
• Organize professional community meetings; communicate with speakers, submit topics to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, organize event space, send invitations to referring veterinarians, and act as a host of the meetings.
• Assist accounts receivable; organize documents, maintain reports, send collection letters, assist with collection calls, and prepare court hearing paperwork.
• Organize internal continuing education events (as necessary.)
• Acknowledge client gifts and donations: coordinate acknowledgements on website; process thank you cards to/from clients.
• Maintain inventory of promotional materials and ensure orders for fulfillment are placed when needed.
• Maintain facility’s vending machine: stock, purchase refill items, empty monetary intake, arrange maintenance if necessary.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for prospective candidates.
• Assist with writing procedures as needed.
• Organize internal events, such as parties and annual appreciation weeks.
• Maintain and complete Excel reports.
• Miscellaneous duties, including assisting with organizing VREC events, coordinating appointments and meetings, assisting with organization/filing, and stocking office supplies for admin area.
This position requires a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license as driving will be required to complete some job responsibilities. This position will also require evening hours approximately one day each month.
We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance, 401k with match, parental leave, and pet care and feeding discounts.
For more information or to submit your resume, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Client Service Representatives (Full & Part Time)
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking Client Service Representatives. A CSR’s primary responsibilities are to greet and assist clients, route incoming phone calls, and organize medical records. CSRs are responsible for the majority of communication throughout the hospital and serve as liaisons between clients, clinical staff, and employees. Full and part-time shifts are available:
• Full time: Mid-shift, 12 – 8pm, 5 days per week
• Part time: Overnights, 9pm – 7am, 3 days per week
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as a liaison between clients, referring veterinarians, doctors, and employees
• Answer phones promptly and professionally; transfer calls to all areas of the hospital per protocols
• Answer questions, concerns, and information requests from clients and referring veterinarians
• Fax and scan medical record processes
• Ensure all data entry of client/ patient information is accurate
• Provide professional, helpful customer service
• Prepare medical records for scheduled appointments
• Accurately maintain medical records and follow protocols
• Communicate requirements of the referral services
• Accept and record payments
• Reconcile payments with daily reporting in practice management software
Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Candidates must have proven customer service skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and excellent time management skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Familiarity and experience with credit card equipment and procedures highly preferred. Understanding of Care Credit procedures highly desirable.
We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance, 401k with match, parental leave, and pet care and feeding discounts.
For more information or to submit your resume, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Veterinary Technician Assistants: Emergency (Full & Part Time)
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking part-time Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our emergency department. Candidates must have prior experience in the veterinary field, however, current veterinary program students are encouraged to apply.
Emergency Assistants maintain VREC’s protocols and high standards which support the emergency department and the entire hospital. This position requires duties to be carried out quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Assistants must be able to complete tasks simultaneously. Assistants possess excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating with others in a team setting.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Stocking and maintaining medical supplies
• Performing cleaning including laundry, dusting, sweeping and mopping surfaces
• Assisting with animal restraint for exams, treatments, and radiographs
• Running blood work on a variety of equipment
We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance, 401k with match, parental leave, and pet care and feeding discounts.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.