Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Abingdon, VA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Highlands Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their AAHA accredited, full-service, 9-doctor, GP hospital in Abingdon, VA. The hospital emphasizes delivering the best medical care and fostering a unique culture that values individual skills and personality, supporting professional growth. They are committed to continuing education and personal career development for their veterinary assistants and technicians. VCA Animal Hospitals is dedicated to equity, inclusion, and diversity, aiming to be a workplace where talented individuals want to stay and perform their best. The role supports a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients, focusing on delivering an outstanding client experience to ensure exceptional patient care. The position allows the use of invested knowledge and skills in various areas of veterinary medicine.

Requirements

• 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

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 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.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• 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
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed