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 over 50-member staff. VREC opened in May 2010 and provides 24/7 emergency, critical care, surgery, internal medicine, and cardiology services with plans to expand offerings in the future. Over the past nine years our staff has treated over 55,000 unique patients and grown our referral network into two states.
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; however, preference will be given to internship trained or experienced applicants.
We offer a generous signing bonus, 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, financial planner, and a great 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.
We offer a generous signing bonus, 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, financial planner, and a great 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.
We offer a generous signing bonus, 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, financial planner, and a great 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. Experience in the veterinary field is strongly preferred.
An ideal candidate is an individual who can work both as a member of a team and on their own. Technicians must be able to 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. The ideal candidates have both excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties include, but are limited to:
• Quickly and accurately assess a patient’s status
• Work alongside doctors and fellow technicians to provide the most complete care possible
• Perform anesthesia for minor procedures
• Perform in-patient treatments and administer a variety of medications
• Take radiographs and submit them 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
We offer competitive compensation that exceeds national averages, a signing bonus, excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, optical, and disability insurance, continuing education opportunities, 401k with match, parental leave, and a great work schedule.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department athr@vrecpa.com.
Veterinary Technician Assistants: Emergency (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. Part-time is approximately 20-25 hours per week.
Emergency Assistants are able to maintain VREC’s protocols and standards to support the emergency department as well as the entire hospital. This position requires duties to be carried out quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Assistants must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously. They should 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 competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. If you want a challenging and rewarding career, we want to hear from you.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department athr@vrecpa.com.
Administrative Assistant
Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Administrative Assistant. This position reports to the Hospital Administrator and will be responsible for a wide variety of duties. We seek an individual who possesses strong organizational and communicative skills with the ability and desire to work simultaneously on a multitude of projects.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
• Using Microsoft Excel to enter, arrange, and present data analysis.
• Assisting accounts receivable by organizing documents, maintaining reports, sending collection letters, helping with collection calls, and preparing paperwork for court hearings.
• Planning and organizing monthly continuing education seminars: communicating with speakers, submitting topics to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association for approval, organize room and food, setup presentation equipment, send invitations to referring veterinarians, and attend the meetings.
• Maintaining promotional material inventory, ensuring orders for fulfillment are placed when needed.
• Acknowledging client gifts and monetary donations to our Angel Fund by sending thank you cards. Processing thank you cards from clients.
• Coordinating data to be uploaded to Angel Fund page on website.
• Maintaining vending machine, including stocking, purchasing items for refill, emptying monetary intake, and arranging maintenance when necessary.
• Making travel arrangements for prospective candidates.
• Assisting with writing procedures as needed.
• Organizing in-house events such as National Technician Week, including organizing voting process, ordering plaques, etc.
• Additional duties: organizing the holiday party and annual Customer Service Week, coordinating appointments and meetings, assisting with organization and filing, stocking office supplies for admin area, etc.
Requirements: High-school diploma (or GED). This position will involve driving, so a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Some off-site work will be required approximately one evening per month.
For more information or to submit your resume, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.