Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•City of Rome, NY

1d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

At VCA Rome Animal Hospital, we’ve proudly supported pets and their families for over 40 years—helping them live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care for our patients and an outstanding experience for the people who love them. Our team of veterinarians, technicians, and compassionate support staff are trained to the highest standards, combining deep expertise with a genuine commitment to animal well-being. By staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine and advanced procedures, we ensure every patient receives the very best in both preventive and therapeutic care. We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence in animal care. Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA Rome 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.

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!