Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Join the VCA East Penn Team! Location: 1020 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049 VCA East Penn Animal Hospitals is looking to add full time Veterinary Assistant to the medical team! Our AHAA accredited, full service hospital has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are committed to upholding a supportive culture that values each person’s individual skill and personality and promotes professional growth. We are driven by personalized patient care and going the extra mile to connect with the community, and we are eager to welcome seeking a like-minded individual to the team. Why join the VCA East Penn Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the benefits we offer: 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 Why We Want 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.
Requirements
- Must have documented previous experience
- Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
- Customer service skills
- Working knowledge of computers
- Excellent communications skills
- Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant
- Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
