Veterinary Surgical Assistant

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant with surgical experience to join our Surgical team full time.

We are a hybrid hospital and proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York.

Our 18 doctor hospital serves our clients 24/7/365. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of patients in a specialty setting.  In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Surgery Veterinary Assistant Duties Include

• Primary scrub nurse duties
• Turn over OR and autoclave instruments
• Assisting LVT with surgery prep
• Assisting DVM with morning SOAPs
• Hands Free Radiology
• Greeting clients and patient discharge
• Client education and communication
• Patient Care and lab work

Potential Schedule:     Full-time

Compensation: $18 – 20 / hr / hour dependent on experience and skill set.

What Makes VCA Colonial Unique?

               Get ready to join a hospital that has the friendliest family feel yet! 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.  As a team, we often have pot luck lunches, weekend group hikes, and seek ways to encourage and empower each team member
               VCA Colonial is supported by a leadership team that is committed to your success. The surgery team is the cornerstone to our hospital and thrives on providing a high level of medicine amongst a collaborative, hard working team.

Why Join The VCA Colonial Family?

How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists!  VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything an assistant career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Have I mentioned the glee club, monthly karaoke night, as well as community garden plant sharing day?  VCA Colonial truly is the essence of community and compassionate care.

Total Rewards Benefits Package:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• 401(k)

Why You Should Consider Us

               This role is suited for the experienced veterinary assistant, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

               Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

We look forward to getting to know you!

Location:

2369 N Triphammer Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States of America, Ithaca, NY 14850

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

Salary : $18 - $20