Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward. VCA Albemarle Veterinary Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 3-doctor practice full time or part time. Our hospital has been serving the Charlottesville (UVA) community for over 30 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local breweries, restaurants, and summer festivals! At VCA AVHCC, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- New graduate seeking mentorship
- Knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in
Nice To Haves
- Technician in training
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dentistry
- Medical recordkeeping
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- competitive compensation
- comprehensive benefits package
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
