Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center opened in May 2010 and currently provides 24/7/365 emergency, critical care, surgery, internal medicine, and cardiology services with hopes to expand our offerings in the future. Our staff has grown to over 50 clinicians, technicians, support staff, and client service representatives to support the growing need for veterinary care in the area and are proud of our extensive list of referring veterinary relationships.
VREC is well-equipped with monitoring equipment, in-house labs, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, mechanical ventilator and complete nuclear medicine capabilities. We have the only 24/7/365 MRI in the northeast (outside of Cleveland) and we receive numerous referrals from university teaching hospitals.
VREC is proud to offer on-site 24/7 MRI services.
VREC offers a pleasant work environment with balance for one’s personal life. Our staff is social and extremely supportive of fellow employees. We regularly participate in veterinary technician internships, externships, and student job shadowing.
An ideal candidate is one who is motivated, good-humored, compassionate, and an excellent communicator. Employees work with experienced licensed technicians, emergency clinicians, referral clinicians and a dedicated support staff, all of whom are committed to excellence.
About the Region
VREC is nestled in beautiful Northeastern Pennsylvania (“NEPA”). A short drive from Scranton & Wilkes-Barre metro area, Clarks Summit is an affluent suburb with continued growth and plenty of amenities. Whether you prefer an urban, suburban, or rural community, the region has affordable housing prices and jobs that provide sizable discretionary spending. The region has an array of top-performing public, private, and Catholic K-12 schools, along with several nationally-recognized 2- and 4- year colleges and universities. The region is also home to a medical college which adds to the quality of our hospitals and health networks.
NEPA is a unique blend of culture and history – and truly has something for everyone. The region boasts a diverse and robust culinary scene, venues big and small for live music, art and cultural events, historical landmarks, casino resorts, museums, athletic events, child-friendly activities, and shopping destinations. The landscape is lush and abundant with wildlife; many take advantage of our beautiful surroundings by frequenting ski resorts, golf courses, campgrounds, state parks, and more. We are home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders, an AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees Baseball team, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team, and are a short drive from NASCAR’s Pocono Raceway. For more information on the region, please visit DiscoverNEPA.
Our facility is centrally located for easy access to major highways (80, 81, 84, 380, and the PA Turnpike) and we are a short drive to both regional and international airports. Our facility is approximately a 1-hour drive to both the Lehigh Valley and Binghamton, NY; a 2-hour drive to both Philadelphia and Manhattan; a 3-hour drive to Baltimore; and a 4-hour drive to Washington, D.C.
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Current Openings:
Emergency Clinician
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking an Emergency Clinician 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, and a great work schedule.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Internist
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, and a great work schedule.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Small Animal Surgeon
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, and a great work schedule.
For more information or to submit your CV, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Veterinary Technicians: Emergency/ICU (Full Time)
– SIGNING BONUS –
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 highly 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 may 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 Assistant: Surgery (Part-Time)
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our surgery department. Surgery Pack/Prep veterinary assistants should have knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, operating room preparation, radiology set-up, and patient husbandry. Ideal candidates also have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating with others in a team setting. This position requires duties to be carried out quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. A successful candidate is able to maintain protocols and standards to support the surgery department as well as the entire hospital.
Previous experience handling small animals is necessary. High school diploma or GED, as well as previous experience in veterinary care is preferred. Surgery pack/ prep experience is ideal.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with patient care, such as safe restraint of patients during exam, treatment, and radiographs.
• Setup surgery suite with appropriate induction and surgery prep supplies
• Assist Technicians with sedation, intubation, and prep of patient for surgery
• Set up patient’s kennel with heat support and/or necessary fluid pumps. Also responsible for setting up x-ray if post-op radiographs are needed.
• Set up for additional procedures as needed.
• Clean surgery suite and prep area according to protocols
• Restock surgery suites, surgery prep area, and Tech station
• Stocking and maintaining medical supplies
• Respond to surgeon’s requests for equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Cleaning, including laundry, dusting, sweeping and mopping.
• Run 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 resume, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.
Client Service Representative: Evening/Overnight
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking a full-time Client Service Representatives (CSR). The position available is the Evening/Overnight shift, a combination of 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am shifts, 5 days per week.
A CSR’s primary objectives are to greet and assist clients, route incoming phone calls, and organize medical records. A CSR is responsible for the majority of communication throughout the hospital and serve as liaisons between clients, clinical staff, and employees. Candidates must have customer service skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, time management skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
High school diploma or GED is required. Previous customer service experience is preferred.
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, and a great work schedule.
For more information or to submit your resume, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@vrecpa.com.