Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals • San Antonio, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the VCA Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort Team! We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Emergency department. VCA Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort Team is a 24/7 General Practice, Urgent Care, and Emergency Hospital. In addition, we have a large boarding facility and grooming department. We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! At VCA animal hospitals, we are looking to add (full-time) team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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. We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Requirements

• Veterinary Assistant experience
• Ability to use knowledge invested in time and talent

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed