We are looking for Veterinary Assistants to join our team!

Job Summary:

Assist doctors and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in exams & surgery, venipuncture, radiographs, dentistry, laboratory, and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.”
• Excellent communications skills.
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job.
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Previous experience, training, or education working in the veterinary field required.

Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Pay/Benefits:

Pay is negotiable and DOE. At VCA we are always working to enhance your benefits to help make your life easier.

• Health, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 100% Paid Professional Liability Coverage
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability
• Paid Parental, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Health Savings Account
• 401k with 25% Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Pet care Discounts
• Discounted tuition
• Professional certification reimbursement