Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals • Palm Bay, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Village Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital located in Palm Bay, FL, offering primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry. The hospital is part of VCA Animal Hospitals, a leader in veterinary care with a national network of hospitals. VCA is committed to supporting its associates' career development and fostering an inclusive work environment. The team prides itself on mutual respect, recognition, adaptability, and being goal-driven, encouraging ideas and suggestions for growth. VCA Animal Hospitals employs over 35,000 associates, including nearly 7,000 veterinarians, 4,000 credentialed technicians, and over 10,000 veterinary assistants, all dedicated to providing world-class medicine and hometown care to pets.

Requirements

• Positive and motivated attitude
• Determination to rise above obstacles
• Ability to wear multiple hats
• Ability to work as a team
• Knowledge and skills typically associated with a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

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