Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Collinsville, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Collinsville Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting doctors and technicians with patient care, as well as assisting at the reception desk with answering phones and greeting clients. The hospital values a unique culture that appreciates individual skills and personalities, aiming to create a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients. The mission is to build client confidence through outstanding service to ensure exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Reliable and caring.
- Ability to assist doctors and technicians with patient care.
- Ability to work at the reception desk, answering phones and greeting clients.
- Ability to restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
- Ability to take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
- Ability to perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
- Ability to provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
- Ability to maintain medical records.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.
Nice To Haves
- Cross-trained to help in multiple areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
- Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
- Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
- Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
- Maintaining medical records.
- Assisting doctor and technician staff as needed.
- Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.
- Answering phones and greeting clients at the reception desk.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
