Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Islip, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At VCA East Islip Animal Hospital, we are looking to add a full time Veterinary Assistant to the medical team! We are an AAHA accredited hospital that has been serving the community for over twenty years. We have a supportive culture that values each person’s individual skill and personality and work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient. We are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! 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

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
401(k)
medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!