Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•West Palm Beach, FL

8d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service.. About Us VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists was established in West Palm Beach in 1998 and has flourished from a single-specialty practice into a full-service, multi-disciplinary, specialty-only practice. We reside within a new 32,000 sq. ft. facility, operating 24/7/365, which includes an in-house national reference laboratory, blood bank, and Education Center with a 125-seat auditorium, conference room and meeting hall used to provide continuing education programs. Our Advanced Imaging department offers on-site MRI, CT, C-Arm and Linear Accelerator (Halcyon). Our staff of specialists includes three Surgeons, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, an Internist, an Emergency and Critical Care Service, Neurosurgeon, and Radiation Oncologist. Our doctors work closely with our nurses and technical staff to provide optimal patient care, careful client service and open dialogue with referring veterinarians. We are a very integrated practice that uses a team approach to case consultation and management. You will enjoy a diverse and stimulating caseload while employing the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools. West Palm Beach is located on the southeast coast of Florida, blessed with year-round pleasant weather and beautiful white sandy beaches. Urban, suburban and rural living all can be enjoyed within close driving distance to the hospital. Come live where people vacation! Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/palm-beach-vet-specialists About the Role As an experienced Veterinary Assistant, we want you to use your skills and knowledge to the fullest. Why VCA VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with home town care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. 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 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.

Requirements

We are seeking veterinary technicians with e xperience in emergency or specialty medicine, or several years of experience in general practice.
Flexible schedule will include some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Compassionate patient care
Patient assessment and triage
Client education and care
Hospitalization/ICU care
Anesthesia induction and monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Radiology
Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing
Venipuncture, catheterization
Pharmacy
Medical record keeping

Benefits

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities for learning, growth and advancement
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians
Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and more
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
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!