Veterinary Assistant Experienced
About The Position
Join the VCA Southwick Animal Hospital Team! VCA Southwick Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility, located in Southwick, MA. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. We are seeking a like minded veterinary Assistant to join the medical team full time. Why join VCA Southwick? We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians 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.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
