Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Colchester, VT

1d•$17 - $24

About The Position

VCA Fitzgerald Animal Hospital is seeking a Part Time Anesthesia Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our five-doctor general practice hospital. We thrive on supporting new ideas and believe in the potential of each team member, which is evident in our team culture. We are an energetic hospital that is capable of handling advanced medical cases, while also providing you with the work-life balance you deserve. Our hospital has been part of the Colchester community for over 20 years supporting pets and their parents by providing fear free care, seeing wellness, emergency, and exotics pet appointments. In addition to traditional services such as digital dental and X-ray Services, we also provide ultrasound technology, and personalized pet care recommendations. Why Join the VCA Fitzgerald Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Pharmacy and medication administration
Lab sample collection and processing
Diagnostic imaging
Surgical preparation and assisting
Anesthesia monitoring
Dentistry
Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Growth & leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k)
HSA / FSA
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Free exercise therapy program app download and membership (Hinge Health)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Full-time and Part-time positions available
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!