Experienced Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Alexandria, VA
•$26 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Old Town Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their 5-doctor general practice. The hospital has been serving the community for over 30 years and emphasizes providing the best possible care. They foster a unique culture that values individual skills and personalities, offering support and resources for career advancement. The team is ready to partner with both experienced veterinary professionals seeking the next step and those new to the field seeking mentorship.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a vet assistant is required.
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dentistry
- Medical recordkeeping
Nice To Haves
- Seeking mentorship (for those new to the field)
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 in compassionate patient care, client education and care, pharmacy and medication administration, lab sample collection and processing, diagnostic imaging, surgical preparation and assisting, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and medical recordkeeping.
Benefits
- Continuing education
- Personal career development
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
