Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Fairfax, VA

1d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is seeking skilled veterinary assistants to join their busy 24/7/365 hospital. This large practice outside Washington, DC, emphasizes a strong learning environment with opportunities for growth in cutting-edge medicine. Assistants are active participants in patient care, and critical thinking is encouraged. Doctors, LVTs, and assistants are eager to teach and support the learning of new team members.

Requirements

Ability to multitask.
Comfortable communicating with clients.
Desire to make high-quality veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care happen.

Responsibilities

Active participation in all aspects of patient care.
Providing exceptional, cutting-edge medicine.
Expanding knowledge base and growing technical skills.
Communicating with clients.

Benefits

Competitive compensation ($22.00 - $29.00/hour).
Overnight and weekend shift differentials ($4.00 - $6.00/hour).
On-site Veterinary Social Worker.
Free subscription to the Headspace app.
Free mental health support through Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health.
Generous hospital discounts for personal pets.
401(k) with matching.
Multiple, flexible health insurance options.
HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options.
Dental & vision plans.
Paid parental leave.
Paid time off.
Employer-paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options.
Employer-paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options.
Identity monitoring and protection.
Legal counseling and services.
Paid yearly NAVTA membership and Dove membership.
Four sets of scrubs per year.
Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U.
Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates.
Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days.
Generous employee pet discounts.