Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Anchorage, AK
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Bearing Sea Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its growing team in Anchorage, Alaska. The role is full-time, scheduled as four 10-hour shifts, with compensation of $20–$25 per hour. The description notes that it outlines the general nature and level of work and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management may revise the role or assign other tasks as circumstances change.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA options
- Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave
- Mental health support through Lyra, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year and self-care resources
- Fertility benefits
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Crisis support through the Better Together Fund for qualifying situations
- Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing
- Continuing education allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, plus access to WOOF University courses
- Penn Foster and VTNE test-preparation sponsorships and courses
- Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, plus VETGirl and VIN subscriptions
- Free NAVTA membership and Plumb’s subscription
- Leadership development and mentorship programs
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution
- Employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance equal to one year’s salary
- Pet care discounts and VIP programs
- Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources
- Access to legal resources for common legal services
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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