Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their medical team. This AAHA-accredited facility has over 40 years of experience providing medical care for felines, focusing on delivering the best care for cats and an outstanding experience for their owners. The hospital's veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are highly trained in the latest procedures and medicines to ensure excellent preventive and healing care. VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to supporting its veterinary assistants and technicians through continuing education and career development, fostering an inclusive environment where talent can thrive. The role involves contributing to a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, aiming to build client confidence to provide exceptional patient care. VCA Animal Hospitals is a leader in veterinary care, with a national network of hospitals providing primary, emergency, urgent, and specialty care to over four million pets annually. They invest in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology and are dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills in compassionate patient care
Knowledge and skills in client education and care
Knowledge and skills in pharmacy and medication administration
Knowledge and skills in lab sample collection and processing
Knowledge and skills in diagnostic imaging
Knowledge and skills in surgical preparation and assisting
Knowledge and skills in anesthesia monitoring
Knowledge and skills in dentistry
Knowledge and skills in medical recordkeeping

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 (if applicable)
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time (if applicable)
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