Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Wellington Animal Hospital in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join its three-doctor general practice. The hospital has served the local community for more than 10 years and emphasizes providing high-quality patient care. The Veterinary Assistant helps maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients and delivers an outstanding client experience so the team can provide exceptional care. The role is suitable for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a technician in training. The stated salary range is $18–$25 per hour. VCA describes opportunities for continuing education, personal career development, and advancement within its veterinary community. The job posting also describes a range of health, well-being, and other employee benefits. Duties and qualifications listed are not an exhaustive inventory; management may revise the description or assign other tasks as circumstances change.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate patient care.
- Educate and support clients.
- Assist with pharmacy activities and medication administration.
- Collect and process laboratory samples.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging.
- Maintain medical records.
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Deliver an outstanding client experience.
Benefits
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Internal continuing education and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership and access to VetFolio and the Plumbs App
- Tuition assistance, including Veterinary Technology Associate and bachelor's completion programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health, up to 12 sessions a year
- Free counseling through the Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to the Headspace app
- Employer-paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Gender affirmation services
- Access to onsite social workers
- Hospital discounts for employees' pets
- Discounts on cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, and other items
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
