Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital•Emmaus, PA

30d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join the VCA East Penn Team! Location: 1020 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049 VCA East Penn Animal Hospitals is looking to add full time Veterinary Assistant to the medical team! Our AHAA accredited, full service hospital has been serving the community for over 50 years. We are committed to upholding a supportive culture that values each person's individual skill and personality and promotes professional growth. We are driven by personalized patient care and going the extra mile to connect with the community, and we are eager to welcome seeking a like-minded individual to the team. Why join the VCA East Penn Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, 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 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. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Must have documented previous experience
Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
Customer service skills
Working knowledge of computers
Excellent communications skills
Capable of being cross-trained as receptionist and kennel assistant
Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments

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
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
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