Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Columbia, MD

4d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge is looking for a full time, experienced veterinary assistant to join our unique 6-doctor primary care practice. We have been serving our Howard County community and surrounding area for over 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals from diverse backgrounds. We are highly trained and skilled, AAHA accredited, Silver Certified Cat Friendly (Feline VMA), and Fear Free Certified Professionals. We believe in providing the best, most progressive, and fear free care to our patients while providing an inclusive and amazing experience for our clients. Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistants and are committed to your continuing education and 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. As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.

Requirements

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

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
medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!