Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is a 24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their 2nd and 3rd shift team. The practice is passionate about supporting associates and committed to personal career development, offering discounted rates to Penn Foster’s online veterinary technician associate’s degree program and scholarship opportunities. They have cultivated a hospital culture that prides itself on being a positive and supportive learning environment, with a focus on training the next generation of veterinary technicians.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Expertise and technical know-how to make high quality veterinary medicine and patient care happen.
Nice To Haves
- Interested in becoming a licensed veterinary technician in the future.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining medical records
- Preparing the surgical suite & surgical patients
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory work and hands free diagnostic imaging
- Providing a compassionate and caring environment for hospitalized patients
- Supporting Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
Benefits
- Discounted rates to Penn Foster’s online veterinary technician associate’s degree program
- Scholarship opportunities to assist with tuition
- Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
- Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
- Free NAVTA membership
- $750 CE allowance for credentialed associates
- Licensure tuition support and scholarships
- LVT license reimbursement
- Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Infertility Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
