Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA City Cats Hospital is a busy 6-doctor full-service feline exclusive veterinary hospital located in Arlington, Massachusetts, serving Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, and surrounding areas. They are open 6 days a week and provide top-quality veterinary services including wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, spays, neuters, dental procedures, and mass removals. VCA City Cats also offers boarding facilities with overnight accommodations for cats. The hospital strives to provide the highest standards in feline medicine, maintain quality health and longevity for patients, and achieve an exceptional client experience through communication, education, and consistently exceeding client expectations. They also aim to create a professional working environment that encourages and supports professional pride and development, understanding that employee development leads to a greater client experience. VCA Animal Hospitals is passionate about supporting its technicians and assistants, committed to personal career development, and creates an inclusive work environment where employees can focus on their career, happiness, and the patients they serve.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Positive and motivated
- Adaptable, goal driven and engaged
- Determination to rise above obstacles
- Wear multiple hats
- Work as a team
Responsibilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- 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
- Infertility benefits
- Competitive wage
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
