Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Willow Creek Pet Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This position is full-time with rotating weekends. VCA Willow Creek Pet Center is Utah's premier full-service animal hospital, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The company is passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and is committed to their continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. At VCA, they 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. They support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Responsibilities
- Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge in areas such as physical examinations and patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, patient recovery, and compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
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
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation/sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
