Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is a 24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice, located in Kalamazoo, MI. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 2nd and 3rd shift team. We are passionate about supporting our associates and are committed to your personal career development. Are you interested in becoming a licensed veterinary technician in your future? This is the hospital for you! We offer discounted rates to Penn Foster’s online veterinary technician associate’s degree program, as well as provide scholarship opportunities to assist with tuition. We have created a hospital culture that prides itself on being a positive and supportive learning environment, where training the next generation of veterinary technicians is our passion. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
Nice To Haves
- Interested in becoming a licensed veterinary technician in your future
Responsibilities
- Maintaining medical records
- Preparing the surgical suite & surgical patients
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work and hands free diagnostic imaging
- Providing a compassionate and caring environment for hospitalized patients
Benefits
- Discounted rates to Penn Foster’s online veterinary technician associate’s degree program
- Scholarship opportunities to assist with tuition
- Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
- Hefty discounts to VetGirl
- Fear Free Certification
- Free NAVTA membership
- $750 CE allowance for credentialed associates
- Licensure tuition support and scholarships
- LVT license reimbursement
- Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Free access to Plumbs
- Education platforms such as Vetfolio
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
