Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

On-site wellness resources

Job summary

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, a busy 24/7/365 hospital near Washington, DC, is hiring veterinary assistants. The role offers hourly pay ranging from $23 to $30 with overnight and weekend differentials of $4 to $6 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package and access to extensive online CE resources.

Join a large VCA network focused on exceptional patient care, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth in a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates are able to multitask, comfortable communicating with clients, and believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care – and demonstrate the desire to make them happen.

Skills

Client communication

Multitasking

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is a large practice located outside Washington, DC that values a healthy learning environment with great opportunities! Join us in providing exceptional, cutting-edge medicine while expanding your own knowledge base and growing your technical skills. We currently have several openings for skilled veterinary assistants to work in our very busy 24/7/365 hospital.

Why Choose VCA SouthPaws

• Competitive Compensation: Veterinary Assistants at SouthPaws can earn $23.00 - $30.00/hour. The overnight and weekend shiftsinclude shift differentials of $4.00 - $6.00/hour that add to your hourly rateand boost your paycheck!
• Exceptional Benefits: At VCA Animal Hospitals, we deeply care about our associates' well-being. Our benefits include:
  • On-site Veterinary Social Worker
  • Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)
  • Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching)
  • Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Multiple, flexible health insurance options
  • HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options
  • Dental & vision plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Employer-paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options
  • Identity monitoring and protection
  • Legal counseling and services
  • Paid yearly NAVTA membership and Dove membership
  • Four sets of scrubs per year
  • Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool
  • Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates.
  • And so much more!

Desired Qualifications

Successful candidates are able to multitask, comfortable communicating with clients, and believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and outstanding patient care – and demonstrate the desire to make them happen.

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At VCA, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where a diverse group of talented people do their best work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.