Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; South Hadley Falls (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training Discounts

CE funds

License reimbursement

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA South Hadley Animal Hospital in South Hadley, MA is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support doctors with examinations, patient care, and client communication while maintaining our standards of compassionate care.

We value positive, motivated teammates and foster a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and learning. Compensation ranges from $19 to $23 per hour, with flexible scheduling and a strong team environment.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

Job description

VCA South Hadley Animal Hospital is hiring a part time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in South Hadley, MA. Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/south-hadley

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 / hr is based on skill set, and experience. Potential Schedule: Part Time - variable

What You'll Do

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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!

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 - 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.