What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
We are seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to join our team. Our practice offers state of the art diagnostics, medicine, and surgery in a modern, clean environment. The successful candidate will share our commitment to providing outstanding, personalized care so our patients can enjoy a lifetime of good health. We are a small, close-knit, team looking for a motivated individual who will blend into our work environment. Qualified candidates should have 2 years experience as a Veterinary assistant in a small animal practice. Candidates must be proficient in basic medical techniques including IV catheter placement, intubation, anesthetic monitoring, IV blood drawing, administration of injectable and oral medications, running routine laboratory tests, and taking radiographs. Laser therapy experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, and be comfortable with client education, nursing care, and facility maintenance.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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
