Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals • Palm Bay, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Village Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Palm Bay, FL. The hospital team meets frequently, and ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help the hospital continue to grow. The team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged, working hard to protect their culture and assure they hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. At VCA Animal Hospitals, they are passionate about supporting their technicians and assistants and are committed to personal career development, creating and supporting an inclusive work environment where associates can focus on their career, happiness, and the patients they serve.

Requirements

• Experienced as a Veterinary Assistant
• Positive and motivated
• Determination to rise above obstacles
• Ability to wear multiple hats
• Ability to work as a team
• Proficiency in compassionate patient care
• Proficiency in client education and communication
• Proficiency in patient assessment
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Proficiency in radiology
• Proficiency in dentistry
• Proficiency in catheter placement
• Proficiency in venipuncture
• Proficiency in laboratory work
• Proficiency in pharmacy duties
• Proficiency in medical recordkeeping
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs , and education platforms such as Vetfolio
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree