Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Farmingdale, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Nassau Suffolk is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain 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. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

Requirements

• Full-time Veterinary Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
• Technician in training

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• 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
• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees