Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Telegraph Road Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team. The practice focuses on quality of care and work-life balance, delivering the best medical care to each patient. They are looking for a like-minded professional to join their team and are passionate about supporting their veterinary assistants and technicians, committed to continuing education and personal career development. VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, supporting a work environment where associates can focus on their careers, happiness, and the patients they serve.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a veterinary facility preferred.
- Must be friendly, outgoing, and 'people oriented'.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
- Dependable attendance is required.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
- Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give information in person and over the telephone.
- Basic math skills.
- Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Seasoned Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training.
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge and skills invested in by the associate.
- Perform duties as assigned by management, which may include tasks beyond the standard job description due to emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development.
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
- Employer provided medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Uniform allowance
- Bereavement leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
