Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Fairhaven, MA

134d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our state of the art, full service hospital in Fairhaven, MA. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. As a member of the VCA Capeway team, you will help create and maintain 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. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Requirements

• Use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Nice To Haves

• Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
• 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

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Continuing education and personal career development support
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed