Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
About The Position
VCA Becker Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for their Emergency department. This 24/7 facility also offers General Practice, Urgent Care, boarding, and grooming services. The hospital values its team members and offers a unique culture that supports individual skills and personalities, with a focus on continuing education and personal career development. VCA is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, aiming to be a workplace where talented individuals thrive and do their best work. The role supports technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients, with the mission to build client confidence and deliver exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge in areas such as physical examinations and patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, patient recovery, and compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
