Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Durant Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join their team. It is a 3-doctor full service veterinary hospital open 6 days a week offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Raleigh, NC. Candidates must be positive and motivated, and the hospital team encourages ideas and suggestions for growth. The team fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition, adaptability, goal-driven engagement, and a culture where associates are determined to overcome obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team. VCA Animal Hospitals is passionate about supporting its technicians and assistants, committed to personal career development, and creates an inclusive work environment. VCA is a leader in veterinary care, a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide primary, emergency, urgent, and specialty care to over four million pets annually, investing in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology. VCA has 35,000 Associates, including nearly 7,000 veterinarians, 4,000 credentialed technicians, and over 10,000 veterinary assistants, all focused on delivering the best medical care.

Requirements

• Positive and motivated
• Determination to rise above obstacles
• Ability to wear multiple hats
• Ability to work as a team
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees