Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading veterinary emergency center where your skills as a Veterinary Assistant will shine! This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on personal career development and high-quality patient care. You'll engage with a diverse caseload, utilize advanced diagnostic tools, and receive mentorship from experienced professionals. With a culture that celebrates teamwork and personal growth, you'll enjoy benefits like tuition support for veterinary technician programs, CE allowances, and wellness subscriptions. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Leadership Opportunities

Discounts for Certification Programs

Free NAVTA Membership

$750 CE Allowance

Licensure Tuition Support

LVT License Reimbursement

Free Wellness Subscriptions

Referral Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance and compassionate care for patients.
• Ability to maintain medical records and prepare surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records and prepare surgical suite for procedures.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Compassionate Patient Care

Laboratory Work

Surgical Preparation

Education

Veterinary Technician Associate's Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging Tools

Medical Record Systems

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is a 24/7/365 emergency, critical care and specialty practice, located in Kalamazoo, MI.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our 2nd and 3rd shift team.

We are passionate about supporting our associates and are committed to your personal career development. Are you interested in becoming a licensed veterinary technician in your future? This is the hospital for you! We offer discounted rates to Penn Foster’s online veterinary technician associate’s degree program, as well as provide scholarship opportunities to assist with tuition. We have created a hospital culture that prides itself on being a positive and supportive learning environment, where training the next generation of veterinary technicians is our passion.

Duties will include:

• 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

Compensation: $13 - 23 / hour dependent on experience and skill set

What Makes VCA Kalamazoo Unique?

Our hospital leadership team is compassionate and dedicated to your success. With a true team of experienced professionals, attainment in the pursuit of your career goals is our passion. We pride ourselves on practicing gold standard medicine and patient care directed by our Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care (VTS ECC), and an onsite technician trainer is here for additional support in your skill development.

Here at Kalamazoo we work hard, and play hard too! Our vet tech week is a celebration of your dedication to patient care with contests, food, games and prizes. We often have team building events such as group paint nights, bowling, holiday egg hunts, and a crafty leprechaun that leaves behind gifts to find. These are just a few examples of how we show our gratitude to our dedicated patient care professionals.

The Benefits Continue to Grow!

• 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

VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.

• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We look forward to meeting you, apply today!

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