Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA High Peaks Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their medical team. They are a full-service hospital providing a wide range of services, including advanced surgical procedures performed by a Board Certified Surgeon. The hospital emphasizes delivering the best medical care and fostering a unique culture that values individual skills and supports medical growth. They are committed to supporting veterinary technicians and assistants in their personal career development and encourage exploration within the veterinary technician field. VCA High Peaks is dedicated to equity, inclusion, and diversity, aiming to be a workplace where talented individuals thrive and perform their best work. The role focuses on creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients, ensuring an outstanding client experience to facilitate exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical recordkeeping
Nice To Haves
- Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
- Technician in training
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Deliver an outstanding client experience to win the confidence of pet parents.
- Provide 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
- No Weekend hours
- 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)
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
