Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Reno, NV

1d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission to help animals seriously. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care - with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctor and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. At VCA, your compassion for companion animals and clients is matched with a commitment to your own professional growth. 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 learn new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records
• Assisting doctors in exam rooms with patient care and assessments
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients
• Filling prescriptions
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets
• Be willing to work a rotating schedule between the front desk and treatment as or if needed

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

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