Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join VCA Magnolia by the Gulf, a full-service animal hospital committed to delivering high-quality care for cats, dogs, pocket pets, and rabbits. Located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the hospital serves the community with a wide range of medical and surgical services. The team is focused on promoting the health and well-being of every pet, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment that values compassion, communication, and a positive work atmosphere. VCA is dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals and their career development, promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity, and creating a work environment where employees can focus on their careers, happiness, and the patients they serve.
Requirements
- 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
- Knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in.
Nice To Haves
- Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
- Technician in training
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Provide 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
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- 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
- 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
- Access to Plumbs App
- 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
