Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Sheeler Road Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our General Practice team full time! Are you looking to join a committed team of professionals that have pioneered growth in the veterinary field? Do you want to advance your skills in a supportive environment? Our team has a shared devotion to provide progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual! Why Join the Sheeler Road Family? We are an AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital located in Apopka, just northwest of Orlando, FL. We see a variety of patients including dogs, cats, birds , pockets pets , and reptiles . Our team shares a passion for caring for pets and a strong understanding of the human-animal bond. We are open Monday through Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 8am - 12pm, and closed on Sundays. Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/sheeler-road Being AAHA accredited, means that we demonstrate an exceptional level of veterinary medical care and client service for our patients and clients. We have a reputation for excellence, and we do all that we can to live up to that reputation each and every day. Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view. https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 This role is suited for the experienced licensed tech, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills. Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Collecting patient histories & physical exams
- Venipuncture / IVC placement
- Working towards a Hands Free Radiology program (Associate safety a top priority)
- Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
- Providing compassionate care for all patients
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
- 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
- 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
