Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•East Harwich, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Pleasant Bay Animal Hospital is hiring a full time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We have been serving pets and their people in the communities of Harwich, Chatham, Brewster, Dennis, Orleans, as well as other areas of the lower cape, since 1975. Our Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital, that provides top quality medical services, bathing, wellness exams, preventative care, including vaccines, diagnostic services, spays, neuters, dental procedures, digital radiography including dental radiography, and advanced surgical orthopedic services. We strive to operate within a culture of kindness and integrity and are looking for someone to join us that shares our priorities. We aim to provide quality patient care and build loyal client relationships and are looking for coworkers who share this vision. We are a 4 doctor full service veterinary hospital that is passionate about our team culture! 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.

Requirements

Must include a Saturday rotation
Candidates must be positive and motivated
Determination to rise above obstacles
Work as a team
Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training

Nice To Haves

Wear multiple hats

Responsibilities

Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
Client communications and discharge

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
Growth & leadership opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision
Career development programs
Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Referral bonuses
Infertility benefits
Competitive wage
medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!