Compassionate Vet Assistant - Growth, CE & Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Continuing Education Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital in Lexington Park, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, well-equipped practice.

You will perform venipuncture, radiology, dentistry, lab work, anesthesia monitoring and client education in a supportive team environment, with competitive hourly pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, 401(k) and pet discounts.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Venipuncture

Radiology

Patient assessment

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Tools

Digital radiography

Laboratory equipment

Job description

VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital in Lexington Park, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, well-equipped practice.

You will perform venipuncture, radiology, dentistry, lab work, anesthesia monitoring and client education in a supportive team environment, with competitive hourly pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, 401(k) and pet discounts.