Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Springfield, PA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an Exam Room Technician Assistant! VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our well-established, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/general practice in Springfield, Pennsylvania as an Exam Room Tech. As Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients.

Requirements

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Toe nail trims (can train)
• Ear cleanings (can train)
• Draw up injections and be able to administer them (can train)
• Blood draws (can train)

Responsibilities

• Obtain a history on a sick/well patient
• Restrain a cat/dog
• Feel comfortable talking to clients/making phone calls
• Toe nail trims (can train)
• Ear cleanings (can train)
• Draw up injections and be able to administer them (can train)
• Blood draws (can train)
• Client education and care
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Medication preparation and administration
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Medical recordkeeping
• Have some veterinary medical knowledge/background

Benefits

• Career Support
• 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
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
• 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