Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Amherst, NY

23d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

At VCA Blue Cross Animal Hospital of Amherst, we’re more than just a veterinary hospital—we’re a compassionate, close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors. As a full-service, AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly Certified hospital in Erie County, NY, we pride ourselves on combining high-quality medicine with a warm, supportive environment where both pets and people feel valued. Our team shares a genuine passion for animal health, client education, and collaboration, and we believe that great care starts with great people. That’s why we foster a workplace culture built on respect, growth, and mutual support, where your skills are recognized and your voice matters. We’re currently seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to join our care team. If you’re looking to join a practice where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated, like-minded colleagues, we’d love to meet you. As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain 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. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Pharmacy and medication administration
Lab sample collection and processing
Diagnostic imaging
Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Internal CE and development opportunities
Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Growing network of onsite social workers
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!