Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Parkersburg, WV

9h•$17 - $23

About The Position

Join our dedicated team as a Veterinary Assistant in a supportive, fast-paced environment where compassion, professionalism, and teamwork come first. We are a primary care veterinary practice proudly serving Wood County. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional customer service while practicing gold-standard medicine for every patient we see. We believe the best outcomes happen when skilled professionals work collaboratively, support one another, and treat every client and pet with respect and empathy. If you thrive in a team-oriented setting and are excited about providing high-quality care, we would love to meet you. As a member of the VCA Dudley Ave. 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. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.

Requirements

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in.

Responsibilities

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 resources of a large veterinary community
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Internal CE and development opportunities
Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Growing network of onsite social workers
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!