Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Elmira, NY

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the VCA Chemung Valley Animal Hospital Team! We are looking to add full-time or part-time team members to our hospital. We have a unique culture that values each person’s individual skill and personality. We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Requirements

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
• Use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Client communication and education
• Medical record keeping
• Surgical and dentistry preparation and assisting
• Radiology assisting
• Laboratory work assisting
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
• General cleaning

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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