Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals • Coral Springs, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Wiles Road Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant for its two-doctor, full-service veterinary hospital in Coral Springs, Florida. The hospital provides primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry. The role involves supporting patient care and client communication while using veterinary skills across patient assessment, anesthesia and surgery assistance, radiology, dentistry, catheter placement, venipuncture, laboratory work, pharmacy, and medical recordkeeping. A weekend rotation is required. Compensation is $17.00–$25.00 per hour, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. VCA describes its workplace as inclusive and offers opportunities for career development, learning, growth, and advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Credentialed veterinary technician status (CVT, RVT, or LVT) or being a technician in training.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Educate clients and communicate with them.
• Assess patients.
• Assist with anesthesia and surgery.
• Perform radiology-related duties.
• Assist with dentistry.
• Place catheters.
• Perform venipuncture.
• Perform laboratory work.
• Support pharmacy operations.
• Maintain medical records.
• Participate in a weekend rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with matching
• Continuing education allowance for full-time credentialed technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary technician license reimbursement
• Access to mental healthcare and self-care resources
• Hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employee pet discounts
• Opportunities to give back through community partnerships and VCA Charities

What This Job Offers

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