Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
At VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital, we’ve been helping dogs and cats live long, healthy, happy lives since 1983 — and we’re just getting started. Every day, our team is committed to delivering exceptional medical care for our patients while creating a compassionate, welcoming experience for every pet owner who walks through our doors. Located in Crawfordville and proudly serving the surrounding communities, our hospital is home to dedicated veterinarians, skilled technicians, and a compassionate support staff who share a passion for animal care and teamwork. We’re looking for a motivated, like-minded Veterinary Assistant to join our growing medical team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.
Requirements
- Experience in veterinary medicine is valued.
- Motivated and like-minded individual.
- Ability to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere.
- Ability to deliver an outstanding client experience.
- Knowledge of compassionate patient care.
- Knowledge of client education and care.
- Knowledge of pharmacy and medication administration.
- Knowledge of lab sample collection and processing.
- Knowledge of diagnostic imaging.
- Knowledge of surgical preparation and assisting.
- Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring.
- Knowledge of dentistry.
- Knowledge of medical recordkeeping.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
- Competitive compensation
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
