Veterinary Assistant Emergency

VCA Animal Hospitals • Warrensville Heights, OH

1d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists is seeking a detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join our growing ER Team! This role is ideal for someone looking to advance their patient care and expertise, expand their knowledge and skillset, and work with a variety of cases in a 24/7 Specialty and Emergency hospital. The team consists of experienced veterinarians, skilled RVTs, and well-trained veterinary assistants. New team members are supported through a mentorship program before working independently. The hospital emphasizes a positive attitude, strong communication, excellent work ethic, and the ability to think on your feet. The hospital is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, fostering a culture where questions are encouraged and training is expected. They also focus on team well-being with staff appreciation events, craft nights, discounted meal plans, and epic Vet Tech Week celebrations.

Requirements

• 1-2 years working in surgery preferred, but not required
• Positive attitude
• Great communicator
• Excellent work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Able to think on your feet

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment, and husbandry
• Client communication
• Collecting patient histories & thorough physical exams
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Benefits

• Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
• Hefty discounts to VetGirl, RECOVER and Fear Free Certification
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio
• Discounted food plan
• Competitive compensation
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

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