Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Cambridge, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Choptank Animal Hospital in Cambridge, MD is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their one-of-a-kind 1 doctor GP practice. This is a general practice clinic that sees small animals and exotics on a routine and urgent basis. The hospital is located within 45 minutes of the Delaware/Maryland Beaches and within 2 hours of Philadelphia/DC. The facility is located at 430 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613. VCA is passionate about supporting their veterinary assistants and technicians, committed to continuing education and personal career development. They strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work, supporting a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, so exceptional care can be provided to every patient. Whether a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, the knowledge invested in will be utilized.

Requirements

Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Use of knowledge that you’ve invested time and talent in
Skills utilized include, but are not limited to: 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

Nice To Haves

Technician in training

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 (if applicable)
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
Full-time and Part-time positions available
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!